AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFlorida Politics & Elections: David Jolly, the Republican-turned-Democrat running for Florida governor, is trying to reframe the state as a true battleground as he courts skeptical voters in Leesburg. Democratic Primary Watch: In Florida’s District 25, Democratic socialist Oliver Larkin is challenging Rep. Jared Moskowitz, pitching Medicare for all and universal child care while Moskowitz refuses to debate over Larkin’s anti-Zionist stance. Property Taxes & Housing: Clearwater is warning that a Florida property tax amendment could force cuts of nearly 140 jobs, while a new study links lower property taxes for older homeowners to reduced selling and fewer options for younger buyers. Aviation & Transportation: Israeli startup AIR plans to use Florida’s SunTrax site near Orlando for U.S. manufacturing of electric vertical aircraft. Energy & Utilities: A report says utility and tech firms are using private, industry-funded retreats to influence regulators, raising fresh concerns about conflicts of interest. Voting Access: Early voting and mail returns are surging ahead of Florida’s Aug. 18 primary, with more than 1 million already voting statewide. Local Governance: Englewood’s chamber executive director Doug Izzo has resigned after five years.
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