Adoption & Licensing: A new report highlights how Pennsylvania allows unregulated adoption brokers, with one Pennsylvania adoptive hopeful saying she paid nearly $20,000 to a California intermediary that allegedly misplaced her file—critics warn the setup can turn adoption into a transactional market. Public Sector Hiring: MARTA’s board is set to choose a new general manager from three finalists—an HR and leadership moment for the Atlanta transit agency as it tries to rebuild trust and ridership and shape future expansion. Workplace & Compliance: Florida’s labor and public-safety ripple effects show up in multiple local cases, including a Sumter County sheriff’s deputy accused of using a department plane for personal trips and a Punta Gorda contractor arrested for violating probation tied to unlicensed work allegations. Local Government Budgets: Clearwater officials warn a property tax amendment could force cuts of about 140 positions, while Pinellas County leaders consider reducing funding for Weedon Island and Shell Key preserves amid a $42 million gap. Jobs & Economic Development: Buc-ee’s’ new San Marcos opening is projected to create 200+ jobs with benefits, and Florida’s Port of Pensacola is set to receive $9M to expand shipbuilding capacity—both tied to workforce demand. AI & Workforce Readiness: A Jacksonville-focused study says the city is adopting AI but still lacks the talent and innovation base to turn it into an economic edge. Community Leadership Moves: The Englewood Chamber’s executive director resigns to lead the Englewood Board of Realtors, signaling another leadership transition in Florida’s business ecosystem.