AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours ago988 Crisis System: A Maryland nonprofit that runs the national backup layer for 988 is cutting 62 jobs after losing its federal contract, but Howard County approved emergency funding to keep local crisis services running. BGE Rate Fight: Baltimore-area officials and advocates are gearing up for BGE rate hike hearings as residents push back on higher utility bills. Prince George’s Liquor Fee Lawsuit: A coalition of businesses sued Prince George’s County over a new $5,000 annual fee on liquor, tobacco, gun stores and storage facilities, calling it an unlawful punitive tax. Head Start Under Threat: A new Trump administration proposal could change Head Start rules in ways that may shrink services in Maryland, including class sizes and health supports. Baltimore Housing Pressure: A long-vacant East Baltimore rowhouse—city-certified vacant for 43 years—highlights how enforcement and funding gaps keep properties stuck. Courts and Surveillance: Courts move to confiscate Meta smart glasses over covert recording concerns, tightening rules inside judicial buildings. Public Safety: Baltimore County police say a Middle River barricade was tied to a search warrant in an Essex teen homicide case. Healthcare Costs: Hospitals are increasingly seeking upfront payments from patients as costs rise and billing disputes grow.
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