AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData Centers & Power Costs: A new PJM-driven electricity auction and regional policy fight show how AI data center growth is straining the grid and raising future power costs, with Maryland, D.C., and Virginia at the center of the debate. Local Governance: Baltimore County is weighing whether to extend its data center moratorium as a task force drafts tougher zoning rules, including limits near homes and bans on agricultural land. Biotech & Manufacturing: Samsung Biologics reported solid Q2 momentum, with net profit up 29.1% on full-capacity operations, and highlighted continued expansion of its CDMO network. Food Safety: The FDA is investigating another cyclospora outbreak, adding to Maryland’s reported case surge since May 1 and keeping lettuce-related recalls in the spotlight. Cybersecurity: Chick-fil-A confirmed a data breach tied to credential-stuffing on its Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts, potentially exposing customer identifiers and partial payment details. Public Health & Tech: ChristianaCare is pushing ahead with its Epic EHR rollout ahead of an October 3 go-live, aiming to improve care coordination and patient access.
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