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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 […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 17, 2017

Another day, another key endorsement for Wyman Duggan in the race in Jacksonville’s state House District 15 — Thursday’s is courtesy of state Sen. Aaron Bean. Bean joins U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, state Rep. Jason Fischer, and Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry in backing Duggan, who very quickly is coalescing the entire establishment behind him. “Wyman Duggan is a committed conservative […]

Peter SchorschAugust 2, 2017

It’s a swing and a miss for The Naples Daily News and its man in Tallahassee, Arek Sarkissian, as state ethics commissioners tossed out a case against Sen. Aaron Bean stemming from his hand in a $1 million special appropriation. The Florida Commission on Ethics found “no probable cause to believe that Senator Bean misused his position to […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 25, 2017

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 457 into law, a measure that boosts penalties for terrorism charges. Among those charges: paramilitary training from foreign terrorist organizations; lending material support to those organizations; joining those organizations; and agri-terrorism. The bill creates a more expansive definition of “terrorism” and “terrorist activities” in the wake of the Pulse massacre in June. […]

Mitch PerryMay 17, 2017

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Florida’s vicennial Constitution Revision Commission made its first stop in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday. Members of the public came before the 37-member council — organized to get together every 20 years — and were allowed only two minutes to discuss what amendments should, or should not, be placed on the 2018 ballot. The first […]

Associated PressMay 1, 2017

A push by Florida’s largest power company to charge customers for out-of-state fracking appears dead for this session. House Speaker Richard Corcoran said Monday he has “too many reservations” about Senate Bill 1238 and the potential consequences it would have on state ratepayers and the environment. He added the House would not vote on it […]

Tag: Aaron Bean

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?

Aaron Bean backs Wyman Duggan in HD 15

State ethics panel clears Aaron Bean in budget controversy

Rick Scott signs counterterrorism bill into law

Citizens address gamut of issues at Tampa’s meeting of Constitutional Revision Commission

House will not vote on fracking investment bill