AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaryland Energy Costs: A new scorecard says Maryland electricity bills are up 50.9% over five years, with Gov. Wes Moore blaming utility profiteering and data center demand while critics argue state decarbonization rules are forcing more power imports and raising reliability fears. Public Safety Overhaul: Baltimore lawmakers are weighing a new Department of Neighborhood Safety to handle certain 911 calls with social workers and peer specialists, aiming to reduce police involvement in non-life-threatening situations. Election Administration: Maryland’s state health guidance and voting logistics are in focus as mail-in ballots begin Sept. 19 and local election guides highlight how and where to vote in Washington County. Calvert Cliffs Emergency Drill: FEMA will evaluate a biennial radiological emergency preparedness exercise at Calvert Cliffs, with preliminary findings set for a public meeting Sept. 18. Reparations Commission: Maryland’s Reparations Commission is set to convene after members were selected, with Del. Aletheia McCaskill calling it a long-awaited start. Campaign Finance Watch: A Daily Record review finds law firms poured more than $1.8M into Maryland elections, often backing Democrats and incumbents. Vaccine Policy Shift: Maryland released its own 2026-27 vaccine schedules under the new Vax Act, changing what families can expect for coverage and recommendations.
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