AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Centers in the Spotlight: Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order setting statewide guardrails for large data centers, creating a standardized review process, a task force, and a public dashboard—while stopping short of a full statewide pause and pushing to repeal a 2020 tax exemption. Baltimore County Pushback: The Baltimore County Council extended its data center moratorium through 2027, keeping pressure on limits like distance rules and caps on electricity and water use. Baltimore City Hearing: Residents are bracing for another round of debate over a Baltimore City Council bill that would require conditional approvals and health equity assessments for new data centers. Consumer Tech vs. Fair Pricing: Seattle became the first city to ban “surveillance pricing” in groceries—using personal data and AI to set different prices—while Maryland already has similar state laws. Public Health Reminder: A local hospital highlighted sepsis awareness after a patient described how quickly symptoms escalated following an infection. Local Life & Politics: Essex Day returned to Eastern Avenue with vendors and community events, and a Warren town council forum kicked off the campaign season with candidate introductions.
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