AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRedistricting Fight in Annapolis: Maryland lawmakers are set to return Aug. 3–5 for a special session on a constitutional amendment tied to congressional redistricting, after a 2022 court decision left Democrats holding 7 of 8 districts—Republicans are already pushing back. Girls Sports Clash: Del. Kathy Szeliga says she’ll renew efforts to restrict girls’ sports to biological females after a Supreme Court ruling, setting up another high-stakes legislative fight. Utility Bills and Rate Pressure: Gov. Wes Moore launched a “Slow the Fast Down” safe-driving push while Maryland regulators and advocates keep pressing over BGE rate hikes and utility surcharges that hit household budgets. Egg Price Collusion: DOJ and state AGs reached a settlement over alleged coordinated egg price manipulation, with Maryland receiving millions of eggs as part of the deal. Local Journalism Expansion: Baltimore Public Media and Delmarva Public Media announced a partnership to grow reporting across Maryland and the Delmarva Peninsula, including a shared agriculture and environmental reporter role. Storm Aftermath: Power restoration continues after damaging Maryland storms left tens of thousands in the dark.
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