AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy Costs in the Spotlight: Maryland electricity bills jumped 50.9% over five years, now about 24% above the national average, as Gov. Wes Moore points to utility “double dipping” and data center demand while critics blame state decarbonization rules that push Maryland to import 43% of its power—raising fears of voltage collapse and possible rolling blackouts by summer 2027. Baltimore Gun Violence: A community rally followed a shooting at Douglass Homes that left seven people hurt, including a 3-year-old boy, with police still searching for the suspect. Empire Towers Fallout: Moore asked for federal SBA disaster help for Glen Burnie businesses hit by the structural emergency that closed the office building for months. College Sports Push: The Senate advanced the Protect College Sports Act 77-22, moving toward a potential next-week vote as the House schedule remains uncertain. Local Accountability Fight: A judge is set to decide whether ICE violated a court order on overcrowding at a Baltimore facility. Business & Health Tech: Summit expanded workers’ comp coverage into Maryland and D.C., while UMD announced a new AI tool to flag dementia risks in minority groups.
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