AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Kettle Cuisine LLC recalled 3,240 packs of Walmart’s Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit in 29 states, including Maryland, after routine testing flagged possible listeria contamination; no illnesses were confirmed. Health Policy & Courts: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s plan to move the FBI headquarters from its current site to the Ronald Reagan Building area, a win Maryland AG Anthony Brown says clears the way for the previously approved Greenbelt plan. State Tax & Tech: Maryland’s court struck down the state’s first-of-its-kind digital advertising tax, ordering refunds to major tech firms. Local Governance & Data Centers: Baltimore City data center permitting faces backlash after activists criticized a proposed conditional-use pathway and health equity assessment requirements. Consumer Fraud Watch: Maryland’s broader scam landscape remains a concern as BBB Scam Tracker reports continue to show losses tied to online and impersonation schemes. Public Services & Economy: Maryland reported 1,092,693 Social Security beneficiaries in December 2024, up 2.3% from the prior year. Business & Jobs: Cloudforce is expanding at National Harbor, adding new AI-related jobs in Prince George’s County.
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