AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoIndependent Bookstores Boom: The American Booksellers Association says independent stores are expanding again, with membership up more than 500 in a year and new members including pop-ups and mobile shops like Banyan Books in St. Petersburg. Local Publishing & Community: The Jitney, an independent Miami-area publisher, is hosting its First Annual Jitney Fundraising Concert to keep local books and coverage going. New Florida Book Release: Palmetto Publishing released Robert H. Higel’s The Prince Keeper, now available through major retailers. Florida Media Funding Fight: A new Florida budget provision bars state agencies from using “misinformation” ratings to decide which outlets get ad dollars, pushing back on media blacklists. South Florida Writers: The South Florida Writers Roundtable launches on The Miami Book Hub Podcast, focusing on why writers need community. Health Costs & Copay Cards: A Truthout report says some insurers are pocketing copay assistance meant to lower drug costs, leaving patients to pay more. Policy & Speech: Four years after Dobbs, anti-abortion lawmakers keep targeting online speech and resources tied to abortion access.
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