AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Costs & Grid Reliability: Maryland electricity bills are up 50.9% over five years, now about 24% above the national average, as Gov. Wes Moore blames utility profiteering and data-center demand while critics argue state decarbonization rules are shrinking reliable in-state generation—forcing Maryland to import 43% of power and raising the risk of voltage collapse or rolling blackouts by summer 2027. State Budget & Tax Authority: Lawmakers are weighing next-year tax hikes and whether to let counties raise revenue without Annapolis approval, after this year’s budget fixes pushed costs to local governments. Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry in Baltimore: South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 to win the series 3-1 at M&T Bank Stadium, drawing a record crowd and clinching the rivalry trophy. Local Safety: A serious motorcycle crash on Route 54 near Selbyville sent the rider to shock trauma in Baltimore. Sports Business Watch: Southwest is investing $53 million in a Nashville airport lounge despite not offering a traditional first-class cabin, signaling a broader premium strategy.
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