AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCongress Map in Court: A DeSantis-appointed judge heard arguments on whether Florida’s new U.S. House map should be paused before the November elections, with opponents calling it an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander and asking for a stop order. Redistricting Confusion: Residents in places like Riviera Beach say the new lines are hard to understand and could shift political power and federal funding. NFL Hiring Fight: Florida AG James Uthmeier escalated his dispute with the NFL over the “Rooney Rule,” issuing an investigative subpoena after earlier changes didn’t satisfy the state. Education Recovery: A new national report finds Florida students still lag years after the pandemic, with reading recovery ranked last among states measured. Public Safety & Local Life: I-75 saw delays after a vehicle fire in Charlotte County; Hillsborough County welcomed a new foster care licensing expansion; and a judge rejected the death penalty for the men convicted in the Julio Foolio ambush case. Business & Growth: Hancock Whitney agreed to buy an Orlando bank, signaling continued expansion in Florida’s fast-growing markets.
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