AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaryland Digital Ad Tax Knocked Down: Maryland’s Tax Court struck a 2021 digital ad tax, ordering refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV—another blow to the state’s attempt to tax online advertising. AG Data Fight: Maryland AG Anthony G. Brown joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging a Trump administration push for sensitive driver data, warning it could cost more than $10 million in federal funding if states don’t hand over records. Baltimore vs. Prediction Markets: Baltimore sued Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged illegal sports betting/prediction market activity, as courts weigh related disputes. Juvenile Justice Pressure: A national policy debate is growing over laws that hold parents responsible for kids’ crimes, with Maryland watching the broader shift toward enforcement and penalties. Public Safety Tech Scrutiny: A new report highlights how police drones and license plate networks are expanding surveillance, raising civil liberties concerns. Local Governance Watch: Baltimore’s animal abuse advisory commission is back, and a separate Baltimore policy fight targets a loophole in public campaign financing.
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