AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Affordability: A new Maryland Affordability Project scorecard says electricity bills are up 50.9% over five years, with five of seven recent energy bills raising costs for ratepayers; Gov. Wes Moore blames utility profiteering and data center demand, while critics argue state decarbonization rules are squeezing reliable in-state power and could contribute to voltage collapse/blackouts by summer 2027. State Tax Enforcement: A state audit finds the comptroller’s office failed to pursue more than $600 million in delinquent taxes and didn’t investigate thousands of “questionable” returns, raising fresh questions as Maryland faces a $3.1 billion budget shortfall. Health Cybersecurity: Anne Arundel patients sue Luminis Health over an alleged failure to protect medical data after a cyberattack, seeking class-action relief and long-term credit monitoring. Housing Costs & Permitting: Maryland Building Industry Association leaders warn that federal, state and local regulations add about 26.4% to the cost of a new home nationally, pricing out more families in Maryland. Local Business & Public Policy: Annapolis begins a formal review of parking rules after complaints about confusing, punitive enforcement and rising downtown rates; the city is moving toward one vendor/app and pay-on-exit changes. Defense & Tech Procurement: Honeywell, Lockheed and the Space Force are pushing next-gen programs tied to Maryland defense work, from MMA engine long-leads to an F-16G pitch and a new space surveillance squadron.
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