AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Iran Deal & Markets: With a 90-day ceasefire deal set to be signed, hedge funds are shifting back toward shorter-maturity Treasuries, beaten-down currencies, and select consumer bets as oil and inflation worries cool. Florida Business & Jobs: Johnson & Johnson is investing $1B in Jacksonville to expand U.S. vision manufacturing, packaging, and distribution for ACUVUE contact lenses. Construction Costs: A new warning from the Associated General Contractors says material prices are rising faster than what contractors can charge, squeezing projects. World Cup Security in South Florida: Federal and local agencies are stepping up drone defenses around venues like Hard Rock Stadium, with “no drone zones” and major penalties for violations. Local Transit Deal: Miami-Dade appears close to a taxpayer-backed commuter rail agreement with Brightline, with a draft proposal pointing to costs up to $33M a year. Property Taxes Fight: Florida’s proposed homestead exemption expansion is drawing pushback from county appraisers, who warn it could drain billions and reshape how services are funded. Everglades Threat: A UF/IFAS study finds the invasive spectacled caiman is more established and adaptable than previously thought, complicating Everglades restoration. Public Safety: FLHSMV’s Arrive Alive campaign kicks off for summer travel, urging safer driving through July.
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