AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRedistricting Showdown: Maryland lawmakers are set for an August special session to consider a constitutional amendment that would let the state redraw congressional districts earlier, with Democrats framing it as a legal necessity and Republicans calling it partisan gerrymandering. Public Safety & Courts: Anne Arundel County’s new eviction ordinance took effect July 1, extending notice to 14 days but critics say its “abandoned property” handling echoes a Baltimore rule struck down as unconstitutional. Police Accountability: Maryland AG Anthony Brown announced no criminal charges for officers involved in the fatal shooting of an autistic man in Columbia, saying the standard for proof wasn’t met. Consumer Protection: AG Brown announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block over Cash App fraud and dispute failures. Federal Oversight: Maryland’s congressional map fight is also colliding with broader election-law pressure, including DOJ actions targeting the state’s top election official. Statewide Policy Push: Maryland launched “Slow the Fast Down” to reduce speeding deaths as lawmakers and agencies ramp up summer enforcement.
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