AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoState Budget Wrap: Florida lawmakers finalized a roughly $115B budget over Memorial Day weekend, with new money aimed at AI and HIV medication support, plus a tax relief package that includes sales-tax breaks for hurricane-ready windows/doors and gun accessories. Courts & Clerks: Gov. DeSantis signed a bill boosting court clerks’ funding—letting them keep more “cumulative revenue excess,” expanding their share of civil traffic fines, and adding more legal notice options. Immigration in the Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court tossed Florida’s bid to sue over other states’ handling of immigrant driver’s licenses. World Cup Watch: South Florida is bracing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s big spending—cities are budgeting tens of millions, while FIFA keeps the biggest direct revenue. Local Governance: In Alpena County, public comment again dominated a board meeting after a fairgrounds lease item was pulled late due to a contract update. Hurricane Prep: FPL urged residents to plan now as the season ramps up.
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