AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKey Bridge case: A federal judge set a criminal trial tied to Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse for October 2027, but questions remain about whether a key defendant will be in court. Agriculture & disaster aid: Gov. Wes Moore said USDA approved a Secretarial Disaster Declaration after Maryland’s April freeze, unlocking emergency loans for farmers in 12 counties (with more counties still under review). Food supply pressure: Prince George’s County food banks are bracing for higher demand and costs as inflation—especially food—stays elevated. Local business & jobs: Under Armour plans to close its Portland office and relocate “key functions” to its Baltimore headquarters by end of 2026. Healthcare staffing: Tryfacta won an NIH healthcare staffing contract for Bethesda, with services starting July 7. Energy/industry: GM Defense is in talks with Lockheed Martin on munitions support as the U.S. pushes to boost weapons production. Sports business: Red Robin is selling 86 company restaurants for $72.5 million as it continues refranchising and debt reduction. Public meeting (transportation): MDOT will hold a June 20 public meeting on a planned 9.5-mile Frederick Douglass Rail Trail segment on the Eastern Shore.
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