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Staff ReportsOctober 27, 2017

Two Republican Senators from Northeast Florida, Fleming Island’s Rob Bradley and Fernandina Beach’s Aaron Bean, brought home some hardware this week in the form of awards. On the strength of his SB 10, Bradley won Audubon’s Champion of the Everglades Award. “I am extremely honored to be recognized by Audubon Florida,” said Sen. Bradley in a press release. “The […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 25, 2017

Florida Department of Corrections’s troubled security operations were big talkers Wednesday in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice. DOC Secretary Julie L. Jones addressed staffing patterns, contraband reduction efforts and use-of-force incidents. Major issues faced by the DOC are familiar to longtime observers, including continued staff attrition, overcrowding, increases in contraband, and a secretary confronting […]

Drew WilsonOctober 24, 2017

The Senate Committee on Communications, Energy and Public Utilities Tuesday approved a bill by Gainesville Republican Sen. Keith Perry that would institute a statewide ban on texting while driving, but not before they and members of the public labelled it as merely the first step toward a hands-free Florida. SB 90 and its House counterpart, […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 19, 2017

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Since University of North Florida President John Delaney left the Jacksonville Mayor’s Office, speculation has swirled seemingly every political season about his next move. The speculation only increased when he announced his decision to retire from the UNF Presidency, but even before that, he was on the short list of potential replacements for former Rep. Ander Crenshaw […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 11, 2017

Though neither Aaron Bean nor Audrey Gibson face meaningful competition for re-election next year, the two Northeast Florida Senators are leaving nothing to chance when it comes to fundraising. In a month where Hurricane Irma waylaid many pols’ plans, both Senators had strong months in the realm of campaign finance. Bean, a Republican who represents Nassau County […]

Mitch PerryOctober 9, 2017

Jay Fant picked up a much-needed high-profile endorsement in his race for attorney general from fellow Jacksonville Republican Aaron Bean. “Senator Bean has been a longtime voice for conservative politics in Northeast Florida,” Fant said. “His endorsement is one to be very proud of. We look forward to working with Senator Bean on our conservative platform […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 25, 2017

State Senator Aaron Bean faces no opposition thus far, but a Tuesday night fundraiser at EverBank Field suggests the Fernandina Beach Republican is leaving nothing to chance. Virtually every important northeast Florida Republican is listed on the invite to the event. Jaguars President Mark Lamping is the most unusual name on a list of co-chairs, which also […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 22, 2017

State Sen. Aaron Bean‘s district, which encompasses Nassau County and part of Duval, lacks any sanctuary jurisdictions. However, for the second straight legislative session, Bean will carry the “Rule of Law Adherence Act” (SB 308). This bill, asserted Bean when he filed the bill originally, requires wayward local authorities to comply with federal immigration law – […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 14, 2017

August historically isn’t a hot month for political fundraising, and the Irma aftermath may make some readers forget about politics. However, politics goes on — and in that context, a look at Northeast Florida fundraising, broken down by candidate category. Attorney General Rep. Jay Fant continued to struggle raising funds in August, bringing in just over […]

Peter SchorschAugust 18, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott pitched his tax-related ballot initiative in Jacksonville this week. By his side was House Speaker Richard Corcoran. That was no coincidence. Corcoran was there to support the plan — but clearly, he was also there to make his presence known to a Jacksonville press corps often obtuse when it comes to statewide […]

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Rob Bradley, Aaron Bean win awards

Florida Corrections head: ‘We’re working staff to death’

Senate panel says texting ban isn’t enough, but at least it’s something

No, a John Delaney run for State Senate isn’t happening in 2018

Strong September fundraising for Northeast Florida Senators

Aaron Bean backs Jay Fant in Florida AG race

Aaron Bean gears up for Tuesday night Jacksonville fundraiser

Aaron Bean takes aim, again, at sanctuary cities

Northeast Florida candidates’ fundraising in August: Some sizzled, some fizzled

Jacksonville Bold for 8.18.17 — Are we kingmakers?