AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoData Center Pushback: Calvert County commissioners unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on new data center applications, with residents pressing for longer limits over water, power-grid strain, and noise concerns. AI Power Appetite: A national debate is heating up as AI-driven data center proposals face local opposition, with site selection increasingly controversial. Healthcare Tech & Policy: An AMA lawsuit challenge targets the CPT coding system’s copyrights, seeking free online access—an issue with major implications for medical billing and transparency. Consumer & Food Supply: Frozen dog food sold in multiple states, including Maryland, is under recall after salmonella contamination; separate grocery and SNAP coverage highlights how rising food costs keep pressure on assistance programs. Maryland Agriculture & Rural Development: The Beach to Bay Heritage Area won a $40,000 Rural Maryland Council grant to advance its National Heritage Area feasibility study. Local Governance & Environment: ShoreRivers added regenerative agriculture leader Trey Hill and watershed innovation director Chelsea Peters to its governing board, reinforcing Eastern Shore water-quality work. Legal & Competition: A multistate antitrust settlement forces Google changes in app distribution and payments, with refunds for affected consumers. Arts & Community: The Rehoboth Art League’s regional juried exhibition returns with a public reception and a history exhibit spanning local industry and art.
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