AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Costs in the Spotlight: Maryland electricity bills are up 50.9% over five years, now about 24% above the national average, as Gov. Wes Moore blames utility profiteering and data-center demand while critics argue state decarbonization rules are squeezing reliable power and forcing heavy imports—raising fears of voltage problems and possible rolling blackouts by summer 2027. Budget Pressure: State agencies are being asked to plan for up to 10% cuts next year amid a projected $3.1 billion shortfall, with lawmakers also weighing tax and fee changes and limits on local authority. Tax Fight in Court: Maryland is appealing a tax court ruling that struck down the state’s digital ad tax, after Apple, Google and Peacock won separate wins saying the law violates federal internet tax rules. Baltimore Development: County officials are moving ahead with a plan to redevelop Lutherville Station as a transit-oriented development, aiming to unlock state funding for a long-delayed mixed-use project. Public Safety: A former Baltimore Safe Streets employee was sentenced to five years for illegal gun possession. Business Closures: Another Outback Steakhouse in Baltimore is set to close Oct. 11 as the chain continues shrinking its footprint.
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