AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaryland Courts: Maryland’s highest court rejected Republican congressional nominee Robin Ficker’s bid to get his law license back, dismissing his reinstatement petition after he was disbarred in 2022 for misconduct tied to missing a client’s trial. Prince George’s County Budget Fight: A $39 million dispute is headed to court over whether the county improperly “raided” funds from the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, with the commission arguing the transfer was meant to steer money to favored groups. Public Safety & Health: Maryland marked International Overdose Awareness Day with Gov. Wes Moore, saying fatal overdoses have been cut in half over three years while urging more access to prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Transit & Jobs: The Maryland Transit Administration launched route 411T, a new commuter bus linking Tradepoint Atlantic to White Marsh, Golden Ring, and Essex in about 30 minutes. Local Economy: Talbot County named Stephanie Mervine director of Economic Development and Tourism, starting Aug. 31. Sports: The Orioles stayed in the AL wild-card hunt, sitting one game back after a sweep and Gunnar Henderson’s recent surge.
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