AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoKey Bridge rebuild: MDOT/MDTA hosted Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild boat tours Monday, letting officials and the public see pile driving and the overwater trestle as foundations for the cable-stayed span get underway—an economic lifeline for Baltimore and the state. Coastal construction: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $25.7M Ocean City beach renourishment contract, targeting about 982,000 cubic yards of sand from Weaver Shoal, with work expected late 2026/early 2027. Housing policy: New Maryland renter/landlord laws take effect Oct. 1, including changes to criminal-history screening, protections for tenants using income-based housing subsidies, rental payment reporting, and cooling requirements for certain apartments. Energy & utilities: Exelon’s BGE/Delmarva/Pepco plan to seek approval to return about $160M in tax refunds to Maryland customers after the state lost a court battle, with regulators deciding timing and allocation. AI & data governance: DHA is asking industry for input on hosting and integrating data for OBHAT/BHAS, while federal AI/personalized-pricing debates keep heating up nationwide. Local business support: Garrett County released its FY 2026 annual business development report, highlighting hundreds of business visits, dozens of ribbon cuttings, and small-business marketing grants. Environment & health: Columbia residents and scientists urged Maryland to deny W.R. Grace’s plastic recycling research permit, citing concerns about health and environmental impacts.
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