AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDOJ vs. Maryland Sanctuary Law: The U.S. Justice Department sued Maryland over its immigration “sanctuary” policies, arguing the state is blocking federal enforcement—an escalation that could reshape how local agencies handle ICE requests. Education & Mental Health Funding: Maryland is also fighting in court over efforts to cut school mental health grants, with advocates warning fewer services could mean more crises for students. Data Centers & Power Costs: PJM, the regional grid operator that includes Maryland, is finalizing how it will handle surging data center demand, with capacity-price decisions that could push electricity costs higher starting in 2028. Public Schools Segregation: A new report ranks Maryland among the most racially segregated school systems in the country, raising fresh pressure on state and local leaders. Local Safety & Weather: Extreme heat is driving St. Mary’s County to open cooling centers, while firefighters responded to lithium-ion battery-caused fires in Southern Maryland. Business & Community: SMECO is refunding nearly $7 million in capital credits to members, and Harbor Link expanded underground fiber into CoreSite’s DC2 data center in the Washington area.
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