AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGun Rights Fight: The Justice Department sued Montgomery County over a new law that, federal officials say, makes it nearly impossible for permit holders to carry firearms in everyday life by creating broad exclusion zones. Baltimore Courts: A judge dismissed Baltimore’s public nuisance case against Pepsi, Coke and Frito-Lay over single-use plastic bottles, dealing a blow to the city’s bid to recover cleanup costs. Eastern Shore Immigration: After TPS ends for Haitians, a Salisbury-area church says attendance has plunged and fear of ICE is spreading. Public Safety & Justice: A Baltimore jury awarded $1.05 million to a formerly incarcerated man injured in a state van ride, alleging the vehicle lacked basic safety features. Politics: Maryland lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment sending voters a chance to clear the way for a congressional map designed to favor Democrats in all eight districts. Horse Racing & TV: The Preakness Stakes is moving to the fourth Sunday in May starting in 2027, and NBC/Peacock extended coverage through 2032. Health Watch: A drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, has been flagged in 23 states including Maryland, according to CDC data. Weather: Hot and humid conditions with daily storm chances are expected through the week.
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