AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMunicipal Power Shift: St. Petersburg City Council voted 4-3 to spend up to $590,000 on a study on whether to end its Duke Energy franchise and move toward a city-run electric utility as the 30-year deal nears expiration Aug. 1. Health Insurance Crunch: Cigna is exiting Florida’s Obamacare marketplace for 2027, following Aetna’s 2025 departure—raising fears of a “death spiral” that can shrink options and drive up costs for remaining enrollees. Flood Risk Tech Upgrade: Sumter County launched a new public flood risk portal using an AI-enabled geospatial platform to give property-specific flood insights, speed up elevation certificate reviews, and support potential flood insurance premium reductions through the Community Rating System. Workforce & Care Access (Out of State, HR Lesson): A Rhode Island physician shortage story highlights how provider closures and low reimbursement can make primary care access collapse—an HR and benefits warning for states watching costs and staffing. Water Rates Update: Lake County’s Water Oak Utility received FPSC-approved water rate changes after customer input and infrastructure review.
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