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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 30, 2019

The town of Baldwin, on the western edge of Duval County, has been frustrated thus far in its attempts to deal with the ongoing problem created by stalled CSX trains. Though local ordinances exist to discourage trains stalling out at crossings, an “arrangement” between the State Attorney’s office and the railroad company has been reached […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 19, 2018

On Tuesday, Sen. Aaron Bean filed SB 164, a companion bill to a piece of legislation filed a week prior in the Florida House. The bill compels as of the end of 2019 private employers, public employers, and state contractors and subcontractors to enroll in the federal E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility. E-Verify featured in Gov.-elect Ron […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 10, 2018

More members than not of the Duval County Legislative Delegation went into Monday’s meeting wondering what Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry wants. While the Mayor’s Office has had some conversations, we talked to five delegation members who had yet to hear from staff ahead of the conclave. No matter: Curry’s team was confident going into the event. They […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 10, 2018

Monday will see the Duval County Legislative Delegation convene and receive the asks of Jacksonville, its independent agencies, and other major stakeholders. While there are no local bills on the agenda this year, 50 speakers will attempt to make their cases for funding. From colleges and universities to non-profits, the pitches will be both urgent […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 5, 2018

Is it the state’s business if parents don’t ensure their kids buckle up? If newly filed legislation passes, it will be if those kids are injured in car wrecks. A new bill from Sen. Aaron Bean seeks to expand the Department of Children and Families’ ability to investigate to two new areas. The measure (SB 128) would allow […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 28, 2018

Earlier this year, a suspect shot and killed Fang, a 3-year-old Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office K-9. The German Shepherd chased the suspect into the woods, and that was his last chase. A 9 mm handgun saw to that. JSO and the larger community grieved. And now, via area state Sen. Aaron Bean, a legislative remedy: A bill […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 27, 2018

For the second straight year, Northeast Florida Republican Rob Bradley will chair the Senate Appropriations Committee. With Rep. Travis Cummings chairing the House’s budget panel, that means Clay County has two lawmakers overseeing statewide spending decisions for the 2019 Legislative Session. Bradley replaced Jack Latvala ahead of the 2018 Legislative Session, when the Clearwater Republican quit the Senate amid sexual misconduct […]

Phil AmmannNovember 2, 2018

Election Day is in sight, in Northeast Florida and everywhere else, and we preview the competitive races, as well as the ones decided shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday. For Jacksonville, a lot is riding on this. Mayor Lenny Curry and Sheriff Mike Williams invested real political capital in the gubernatorial campaign of Ron DeSantis. Win, […]

Phil AmmannOctober 25, 2018

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Duval County is now a few days into early in-person voting, with the first of two Souls to the Polls weekends about to commence. Do Democrats feel lucky? It depends on who you ask. The Blue Wave that offered so much potential early on may or may not be a tsunami at this point. The […]

Staff ReportsOctober 19, 2018

Jacksonville’s political class, with a Republican Mayor and Sheriff, is betting on red this year, all in for Ron DeSantis for Governor. And if he wins, it will be another case of “Jax on the Rise.” Mayor Lenny Curry and Sheriff Mike Williams endorsed DeSantis before the August primary, as did Duval-adjacent legislators like Sen. […]

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Baldwin hopes legislation will fix stalled CSX trains

Lawmakers could consider E-Verify requirement

Making a list: Duval legislators hear Jacksonville’s funding needs

‘Stay tuned’: Duval Delegation awaits Lenny Curry, Jacksonville 2019 asks

Bill: Buckle up kids or DCF could investigate for child abuse

Fang death inspires Aaron Bean to protect police K-9s, horses

Back again: Rob Bradley returns to chair Senate Appropriations

Jacksonville Bold for 11.2.18 — Can Jax afford Andrew Gillum?

Jacksonville Bold for 10.26.18 — It’s go time

Jacksonville Bold for 10.19.18 — Betting on red