AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Watch: Maryland’s in-person early voting ended after turnout surged past the 2022 midterm level, with voters weighing three ballot questions before Election Day on Nov. 3. Schools: Nearly 89% of public schools earned one of the state’s top three ratings, and half received four or five stars; Maryland plans to change how it rates schools. Energy: The state is launching a $200 million clean-energy and storage initiative as electric bills rise. Amazon also signed a long-term deal for power from Calvert Cliffs, including added capacity expected in the early 2030s. Baltimore Transit: Gov. Wes Moore’s promised Red Line remains stuck in planning, with little progress three years after its revival was announced. State Government: Senate President Bill Ferguson named Baltimore Sen. Antonio Hayes to chair the Finance Committee, making him the first Black lawmaker to lead it. Public Safety: Hyattsville police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead at a neighborhood park. Baltimore Orioles: Reliever Ryan Helsley plans to exercise his $14 million option for 2027 after an injury-limited season.
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