AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElectricity Costs & Reliability: Maryland electricity bills jumped 50.9% over five years, now about 24% above the national average, as Gov. Wes Moore blames utility “double dipping” and data center demand—while critics argue state decarbonization rules are squeezing reliable in-state generation and pushing Maryland to import 43% of its power, with utilities warning of possible voltage collapse and rolling blackouts as soon as summer 2027. Local Energy & Data Centers: Federalsburg, on the Eastern Shore, became the first Eastern Shore community to ban data centers, approving a three-year moratorium after residents raised concerns about energy prices, water use, noise, and health impacts. Consumer & Business Regulation: Illinois’ “social media tax” is headed to court, with a lawsuit arguing the law is unconstitutional and targets digital services in violation of the First Amendment and federal internet tax rules. Maryland Small Business: St. Michaels’ Crab Claw, a family restaurant operating since 1965, is closing Nov. 1 after more than six decades. Payments & Fraud Prevention: Apple’s upcoming iOS update will let users redeem gift cards by tapping, using a security chip to reduce gift-card scams—an issue Maryland has also been tackling.
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