This story is free to read.

Jeb Bush resigns from remaining board memberships

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2014 file photo, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks in Washington. There’s a whole year of campaigning, positioning and politicking to go before the next campaign for president kicks off with the Iowa Caucus in early 2016. Here’s a look at 10 things to look out for next year that might tell us something about how that campaign to come (which is really already underway) may shake out. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2014 file photo, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks in Washington. There’s a whole year of campaigning, positioning and politicking to go before the next campaign for president kicks off with the Iowa Caucus in early 2016. Here’s a look at 10 things to look out for next year that might tell us something about how that campaign to come (which is really already underway) may shake out. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

By Associated Press December 31, 2014 1 min read

WASHINGTON (AP) – Jeb Bush has resigned all of his board memberships – both nonprofit and business – in a move that signals growing interest in a 2016 presidential run.

An aide says the former Florida governor stepped down from his remaining board memberships on Wednesday, the last day of the year. It’s a continuation of a process that began in December when Bush announced plans to actively explore a White House bid.

Spokesman Kristi Campbell calls Bush’s review of his business interests “a natural next step as he turns his focus to gauging whether there is support for a potential candidacy.”

Bush is seen as an early favorite of the Republican establishment as the next presidential primary season begins.

He remains a partner in Jeb Bush and Associates, his business consulting company.