AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoProperty Taxes (Florida ballot): Florida lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment that would raise the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 the next year, with voters needing 60% approval in November—local officials warn it could gut funding for services like libraries, parks, and infrastructure. Local Governance (Duval): Duval County’s elections chief says the office is still waiting on the final ballot language, underscoring how much residents don’t yet know about timing and impacts. Immigration (South Florida courts): Immigration courts in the Miami area are accelerating “master calendar” hearings, leaving families and attorneys scrambling as dates move up by months or even years. Federal Justice (Trump AG pick): President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general, after Blanche’s aggressive DOJ moves and a controversial plan tied to compensating allies. College Sports (NIL debate): Nick Saban told Congress NIL shouldn’t become pay-for-play driven by bidding wars, warning the transfer and spending arms race could reshape college football. Everglades Cleanup: Florida appears to be missing pollution cleanup deadlines for Everglades stormwater treatment areas, raising fresh concerns about progress. UF Leadership: Former Alabama president Stuart Bell met with UF students and staff as the presidential search nears a conclusion, including questions about DEI and his vision for the university.
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