AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUF Leadership: The Florida Board of Trustees unanimously advanced Stuart Bell as University of Florida president, sending his DEI-linked controversy to the Florida Board of Governors for final approval. Property Tax Fight: Two former mayors and a nonprofit sued to challenge ballot language for Florida’s November homestead property tax amendment, arguing the summary reads like advocacy and could mislead voters. Courts & Maps: The Florida Supreme Court declined to block the GOP congressional map, keeping new districts in place for 2026 elections while other legal challenges continue. Local Politics: Trump urged Palm Beach County Mayor Sara Baxter to stay on the county commission instead of running for Congress. Public Safety & Policy: Panama City Beach is set to discuss new e-bike rules after incidents, while Florida lawmakers signed nearly 90 new laws taking effect July 1, including measures aimed at utilities and farmers. Civil Rights & Tech: An ACLU lawsuit says Jacksonville Beach relied too heavily on faulty facial recognition that led to a wrongful arrest in a dropped child-luring case. Workforce: A Miami-Dade-focused push highlights the “benefits cliff” and childcare as a barrier to keeping parents in the workforce.
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