AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPreakness Shake-Up: Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Jockey Club announced a new 2027 Preakness schedule and media-rights partnership after the state acquired the race’s IP, moving the Preakness back one week to Sunday, May 23, 2027, and shifting the Black-Eyed Susan to Saturday, May 22—sparking fresh questions in the business community about how the Triple Crown’s future and “luster” will be protected. Higher Ed Funding Pressure: Maryland universities are facing shrinking federal research support while cloud and high-computing costs keep rising, with Johns Hopkins among those cutting staff as infrastructure must “change in parallel.” Workforce & Training: Bowie State University will launch a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence on campus in fall 2026, aiming to build a pipeline for AI talent across healthcare, cybersecurity, business and government. Public Safety Scams: The Maryland Judiciary warned of text scams tied to District Court traffic violations, urging residents not to click links or share personal or payment info. Local Business Resilience: Two young Anne Arundel County entrepreneurs are rebuilding after an alleged arson destroyed their roadside farm stand. Sports Business Watch: Kevin Gausman is expected to debut for the Cubs after the MLB trade deadline, with Clay Holmes also slated to join the rotation.
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