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Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland’s trip aboard a developer’s private jet to a Tampa Bay Rays game is raising questions. Howland says the trip was connected to fundraising for his political committee and will be disclosed in campaign finance reports. Also, the IRS and Treasury Department are proposing rules that could strip tax-exempt status from private schools that consider race in admissions, scholarships and other programs.

Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland&rsquo;s trip aboard a developer&rsquo;s private jet to a Tampa Bay Rays game is raising questions. Howland says the trip was connected to fundraising for his political committee and will be disclosed in campaign finance reports. Also, the IRS and Treasury Department are proposing rules that could strip tax-exempt status from private schools that consider race in admissions, scholarships and other programs.

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Stay connected to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida with WJCT News Now &mdash; your free, daily news podcast from WJCT Public Media. Every morning, anchor Steven Ponson breaks down the headlines you need to start your day informed. Then go deeper with highlights from First Coast Connect &mdash; the show where local newsmakers, civic leaders, artists, and community voices come together to talk through what's happening in your backyard.
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