AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAppointments & Boards: Gov. Ron DeSantis reappointed John Rood to the Florida Prepaid College Board and named/reappointed members to the South Broward Hospital District, the Children’s Trust of Alachua County, and the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council. Higher Ed & Immigration: The Florida Board of Governors approved a rule barring “unlawfully” present people from initial enrollment at state universities, raising concerns about thousands of undocumented students and their options. Courts & Fraud Enforcement: The Eleventh Circuit upheld the False Claims Act’s qui tam provisions against an Appointments Clause challenge, while leaving room for other constitutional arguments. Public Safety Surveillance: Florida’s broader backlash against Flock-style license plate readers continues as state and local agencies suspend or remove systems amid privacy and misuse concerns. AG & Gun Policy: Florida AG Tim Griffin co-led a letter urging Congress to repeal unconstitutional National Firearms Act provisions tied to silencer registration. Sports Business: ESPN reports WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert plans to retire after the 2026 season, amid years of governance and player-safety criticism. Federal Watchdog: A report alleges former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer created a toxic workplace and blurred public duties with personal conduct.
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