AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBaltimore Oversight Clash: Mayor Brandon Scott rolled out new bills to tighten rules around the city’s inspector general after IG Isabel Cumming sued over access to records tied to the MONSE youth program SideStep, including claims the city responded with heavily redacted documents. Key Bridge Fallout: The DOJ moved from civil to criminal in the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster, indicting Dali operator Synergy Marine and a technical supervisor as Maryland finalized a record $2.24B settlement—Synergy calls the criminal case a “selective” misread of the facts. Preakness Power Move: Maryland is reportedly weighing an $85M bid to secure the Preakness brand after Churchill Downs bought the race’s IP rights, raising big questions about how the state funds and controls the event it hosts. Maternal Care Warning: A new report warns Medicaid mothers face a “maternity cliff” as redeterminations loom, with many expecting coverage loss and health plans bracing for disrupted prenatal and postpartum care. Local Public Safety: Washington County’s Public Safety Awards are set for June 4, honoring first responders and volunteers for acts ranging from domestic-violence rescues to fireground bravery.
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