AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkforce & Visas: Seasonal foreign workers remain a key fix for U.S. labor shortages, with employers using H-2A (agriculture) and H-2B (non-ag seasonal needs) only after proving temporary demand and meeting federal labor certification rules. Energy & Jobs: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger says she’ll formally intervene in the $67B Dominion-NextEra merger, aiming to scrutinize impacts on customer bills, Virginia jobs, and the state’s energy future. School Safety Tech: Broward County is preparing for school “Campus Guardian Angel” drones, but officials say deployment details (including pepper spray) are still being worked out. Healthcare Logistics: Tampa General plans drone delivery of blood to trauma scenes in Hillsborough County to cut transport time and speed transfusions. Back-to-School Costs: Sarasota and Manatee counties are lining up free school supply drives and events ahead of Aug. 10 classes. Local Business & Pay Risk: Pride Holdings Group’s South Florida venues (including AquaPlex) face lawsuits tied to bounced checks, withheld tips, and payroll tax issues that have affected unemployment eligibility. Food Security: Experts warn SNAP changes could reduce access to free school meals for millions of children nationwide, with knock-on effects for school meal eligibility.
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