AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoHemp & CBD Crackdown: St. Petersburg’s Herban Flow says a looming federal “total THC” standard could make most Florida hemp-derived products federally illegal by Nov. 12, threatening farmers and retailers who built their businesses around today’s rules. Public Health Politics: In Erica Schwartz’s CDC confirmation hearing, senators pressed whether she’ll resist political pressure on vaccines and CDC policy, as she promised “radical transparency” and said she won’t betray science. Crime & Safety: FDLE arrested a Pensacola man for child sexual abuse materials after tips tied uploads to his home, with thousands more files found on seized devices. Elections & Courts: A Jacksonville Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, State Rep. Angie Nixon, heads to trial in September after a Capitol sit-in over congressional maps led to trespassing and resisting charges. Florida Politics Watch: David Jolly, running for governor as a Democrat, campaigned in Lakeland arguing Florida voters can build a coalition to challenge GOP dominance. Time Change Push: The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, sending the fight to the Senate—an issue Florida lawmakers have pushed for before. Local Power: Florida Municipal Power Agency leaders were elected and utilities received reliability awards at a board meeting in Palm Beach. Voter Deadline: Floridians have until Monday, July 20, to register for the Aug. 18 primary and to change party affiliation. Immigration & TPS: The Supreme Court cleared the way for DHS to end Haitian TPS, leaving many Florida families facing new uncertainty. Business & Entertainment: Dave & Buster’s announced an Orlando stop on a national rave tour, signaling a push deeper into nightlife.
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