AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoImmigration Enforcement: Gov. Wes Moore says DHS launched a major ICE operation across Maryland and Virginia without notifying state officials, while ICE reports 1,328 arrests in a two-week sweep. Public Safety & Local Order: Baltimore’s Rotunda boosted security after a teen meetup turned disruptive, with police dispersing the crowd. Energy & Permitting: EPA is moving to scrap public notice for certain data center pollution permits, shifting more decisions to states and drawing backlash from communities. Legal/Business Climate: A Maryland judge trimmed claims tied to the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster, citing the Robins Dry Dock rule. Housing & Development: Starting Sept. 1, Baltimore Development Corp. will take operational management of the 88-acre East Baltimore renewal area north of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Local Governance: Easton Town Council is floating voter ID requirements for town elections, but says legal review is needed to avoid disenfranchising voters. State Economy: Maryland collected $151.4M in public utilities sales taxes in 2024, up from $148.6M the year before. Workforce & Health: Maryland researchers report fewer than half of college students meet physical activity guidelines, fueling calls for required activity classes. Business Growth: Rooted Arborist Supply is opening a brick-and-mortar shop in Rising Sun to serve professional and retail tree-care needs.
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