AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers & Power Costs: PJM, the grid operator that serves Maryland, is finalizing how it will handle surging data center demand—an outcome that could shape electricity costs starting in 2028, with advocates warning higher capacity prices could hit household bills. Local Housing & Development: In Springfield, a Maryland-area city council voted to repeal a rezoning tied to a controversial apartment plan after a referendum petition cleared the threshold, setting up a revised proposal. Public Safety in Heat: St. Mary’s County opened cooling centers for residents during extreme heat, with multiple sites and extended hours. Community & Mobility: Frederick County is expanding assisted rides through its TAP program with “Companion Rides,” offering same-day help for older adults and people with disabilities. Energy Savings: SMECO announced nearly $7 million in capital credit refunds to members, including a July general refund of about $4.6 million. Business & Infrastructure: Harbor Link expanded underground fiber into CoreSite’s DC2 data center, boosting carrier diversity in the Washington/Northern Virginia market. Courts & Rights: A Second Circuit ruling upheld New York’s limits on religious vaccination exemptions, a decision that could ripple into broader debates about religious liberty. Police & Privacy: Maryland-focused commentary renewed concerns about coercive police questioning and pre-conviction DNA collection practices.
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