AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaryland Redistricting Fight: Maryland lawmakers filed a constitutional redistricting amendment ahead of a special session, aiming to clarify compact-district rules for state seats and push congressional map disputes straight to the Maryland Supreme Court. Federal Money for Health: A University of Maryland poll finds broad, bipartisan support in battlegrounds for proposals to lower health costs, including Medicare eligibility changes and expanded government health coverage. Baltimore Public Safety: Dirt bike riders protested Baltimore’s crackdown, arguing enforcement is too heavy-handed even as police say the goal is to get illegal riding off city streets. State Government & Courts: Maryland’s Supreme Court docket continues to shape how lower courts handle sensitive disputes, including a recent ruling on whether courts can decide certain property fights involving church governance. Community & Education: St. Mary’s College of Maryland joined a national student-success initiative backed by major foundations, as it rolls out a new strategy to strengthen advising and pathways. Public Policy & Energy: A new report highlights states’ shift toward higher sales taxes as income-tax cuts continue, raising pressure on lower-income households.
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