AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHarvest Relief: Gov. Wes Moore declared an emergency to let qualifying farm and forestry vehicles use tax-exempt dyed diesel on public roads and waived some hauling-permit fees as fuel prices hit records. Election 2026: Moore is campaigning for Question 3, which could remove state constitutional limits on congressional mapmaking; supporters are launching ads, while a recent UMBC poll found Marylanders broadly oppose the redistricting push. Moore leads Republican Dan Cox in the governor’s race, according to the poll. Schools & Roads: Montgomery County schools will begin public meetings Oct. 19 on possible closures and consolidations as enrollment falls. Dorchester County is seeking $1.3 million in federal aid to map flood-prone roads and design improvements. ICE Custody: A Laurel man who died in Louisiana detention had sought medical help, his lawyer says. Sen. Chris Van Hollen called for an independent investigation. Federal Funding: Maryland and 13 other states sued over the cancellation of grants to modernize unemployment systems. Jobs & Energy: A planned $6.6 billion submarine-parts shipyard in Baltimore County promises 3,100 jobs, as data-center growth and electricity costs remain contentious issues statewide.
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