AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndustrial Investment: Anduril’s planned $3.7 billion shipyard at Tradepoint Atlantic is expected to create more than 3,100 permanent jobs, bringing a major manufacturing bet to Sparrows Point. Sen. Johnny Salling called the project a chance to revive the site’s role as an economic engine. Power and Growth: A federal emergency order directs PJM to use available generation and backup power to protect the mid-Atlantic grid from blackouts. The strain puts energy reliability in focus as data centers add demand. State Business Climate: Maryland is preparing to launch paid family leave, a new program employers and workers will need to plan for. Separately, a state committee recommended $1.75 billion in bond authorization for fiscal 2028. Baltimore Redevelopment: The Moore administration plans to demolish the State Center office complex and redevelop the site, a significant next step for a long-stalled city project. Tourism Economy: Anne Arundel County visitors generated $4.3 billion in economic impact in 2025, underscoring tourism’s weight in the regional economy.
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