AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoManufacturing: Summit Chemical is moving its office and manufacturing operations to Hunt Valley, while layoffs at Cheverly’s PepsiCo plant are affecting workers. Easton has gained a manufacturing foothold with Vetagro’s first U.S. facility. Food & Agriculture: Maryland awarded nearly $3.6 million to improve local food distribution. A nationwide recall of more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat includes products shipped to Maryland. Energy & Infrastructure: Data-center power demand and utility costs remain in focus: federal regulators rejected PJM’s proposed data-center rules, and Maryland’s watchdog urged rejection of BGE’s $156 million rate increase. BWI reopened its longest runway after an $83.8 million rehabilitation. Workforce & Development: Gov. Wes Moore announced $4.7 million in EARN Maryland grants to train more than 1,700 workers. Rural King is eyeing a Salisbury mall location, pending approvals. Maryland Racing: New Pimlico and Preakness identities set the stage for the race’s planned return to the track in 2027.
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