AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Watch: The FDA is actively investigating 10 foodborne illness outbreaks nationwide, with cyclosporiasis tied to iceberg lettuce driving the highest counts and renewed pressure on food-safety practices. Retail & Grocers: Weis Markets reported second-quarter 2026 results, citing steady demand for affordability and value as comparable store sales rose. Construction & Home Services: A plumbing company is urging Maryland-area homeowners to flush and inspect water heaters in August to prevent winter failures tied to hard-water scale. Clean Energy & Jobs: Maryland Clean Energy Center executive director Kathy Magruder announced her retirement after 17 years leading the state’s green-bank push. Logistics & Delivery: Amazon Business is rolling out dedicated, branded delivery trucks in Maryland and 12 other states for business loading-dock deliveries. Data Centers: Amazon is abandoning its Calvert Cliffs data center plan after local voter backlash, while other communities keep debating moratoriums and permitting rules. State Policy: Maryland lawmakers overrode two Gov. Wes Moore vetoes during a special session focused on redistricting rules. Transportation Tech: Spiid Rideshare launched across Maryland and major U.S. markets with “fair” pricing and driver earnings options.
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