AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Boards & Commissions: Queen Anne’s County is taking applications to fill seats on several boards, including Animal Control, Zoning Appeals, Aging, Economic Development, and Parks & Rec, with a deadline of Oct. 30, 2026. Climate & Health: Maryland is part of a multi-state Democratic AG lawsuit challenging the EPA’s repeal of power-plant greenhouse gas limits, arguing it violates the Clean Air Act. Housing Push: Gov. Wes Moore signed executive orders aimed at easing Maryland’s housing shortage by accelerating modular construction and reforming permitting and licensing to speed stalled projects. Baltimore Mental Health Access: Baltimore City Council is considering a bill requiring 988 mental health hotline information at liquor and tobacco stores, casinos, and city buildings. South Baltimore Pollution: A settlement ends incinerator operations at Curtis Bay Energy after state findings of air pollution violations. Transportation Safety: MDOT SHA begins a $10M bike-and-pedestrian project on MD 390 in Silver Spring, starting lane closures Oct. 5. Data Center Costs Debate: Lawmakers continue fighting over whether data-center infrastructure and electricity costs should hit ratepayers. Reflecting Pool Case: A D.C. judge permanently dismissed federal vandalism charges against Maryland resident David Hearn tied to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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