AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBaltimore Violence: Two men were killed and one injured in a Northwest Baltimore shooting as the city confronts a fresh spate of gun violence. Mayor Brandon Scott has summoned public safety leaders to City Hall. Schools and Rights: A federal complaint alleges Montgomery County schools failed to protect a Jewish student from harassment and death threats. Separately, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the county’s race-neutral middle school admissions policy. Education Workforce: Maryland says teacher vacancies have fallen by more than 70% over four years, reaching post-pandemic lows. Local Government: Baltimore County Council approved nearly 74% pay raises for incoming members ahead of an expansion of the council. Economy: Maryland’s September unemployment rate fell to 3.9%, below the national rate, though state estimates also showed a loss of 8,800 nonfarm jobs. Energy Bills: BGE is proposing a city-only electricity surcharge that could add about $9 to Baltimore customers’ monthly bills.
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