AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkforce & Training: Eastern Florida State College’s 2026–27 budget keeps tuition flat and boosts employee pay, signaling a near-term retention push. Manufacturing & Skills: Domtar named John Graves as general manager for its Sanford mill, a leadership change tied to ongoing tissue investment. Utilities & Jobs: FPL outlined 2026 storm-resilient grid upgrades across Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties, including undergrounding and smart switch installations. Public Sector HR: Fort Pierce commissioners praised City Manager Richard Chess but pressed for faster fixes to employee morale, ethics, and purchasing practices. Legal & Employment Policy: A federal judge struck down a proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, a major signal for hiring costs and immigration-driven talent pipelines. Healthcare Access: Shepherd’s Hope welcomed Raquel “Rocky” McCormick as CEO to expand free care for uninsured Central Floridians. Special Education Outcomes: New IDEA reporting highlighted improvements in special education graduation and literacy indicators in Florida-linked reporting.
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