AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPredatory Lending Crackdown: Florida AG James Uthmeier joined a multistate $694 million settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance, requiring stronger consumer disclosures and protections against dealer “packing” unwanted GAP and vehicle service contracts. AI, Privacy, and Consumer Protection: Uthmeier also sued Netflix over alleged collection and sale of minors’ sensitive data without verifiable parental consent, seeking penalties and an injunction. Elder Scam Push: Uthmeier proposed tougher Florida laws to shut down spam calls and texts, including elevating fraudulent schemes to felony charges. Workforce Training Funding: Gov. Ron DeSantis announced expanded Workforce Pell Grant eligibility for short-term training tied to in-demand jobs, aiming to build a faster talent pipeline for Florida employers. Energy and Data Centers: The U.S. House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act to limit how AI data centers affect electricity bills, with Florida Rep. Kathy Castor backing the measure. School Safety Tech: Manatee County became the first district to link wearable panic alerts with live video feeds for faster first-responder situational awareness. Tourism Win: Walton County Tourism earned top honors at Florida’s tourism awards for data-informed marketing and direct booking strategy.
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