AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAnimal welfare policy: A federal bill—the LEASH Act—would expand Florida’s “Dexter’s Law” model into a national animal cruelty registry, building on the Fort De Soto case that helped drive statewide tracking of convicted offenders. Local governance: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1451 to scrap the Miami Gardens water surcharge after a 15-year fight, while also tightening state control over Gainesville’s utility. Florida politics & elections: Qualifying week is reshaping ballots statewide, including a Broward 20th District Democratic primary where Black candidates are scrambling to consolidate before a Friday deadline. Public safety & services: An EMS meeting in Columbia County drew backlash for producing little clarity on fixing ambulance problems. Energy & environment: A new analysis says solar generated more U.S. electricity than coal for the first time on record in May, signaling a fast shift in the power mix. Tech & regulation: Lawmakers keep pushing back on AI data centers, but bills stall as tech giants lobby hard. International stakes with Florida ties: North Korean hackers reportedly use shell companies registered in Florida as part of identity-theft scams.
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