AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorkforce: Gov. Wes Moore announced $4.7 million in EARN Maryland grants to train more than 1,700 people for in-demand jobs. Power & Data Centers: Grid reliability remains a concern: federal regulators rejected PJM’s proposal to require data centers to disconnect during power emergencies, even as a federal emergency order seeks to bolster the Mid-Atlantic grid. Manufacturing: Vetagro opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Easton, adding production capacity on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Port Infrastructure: Gantrex won a crane-rail fastening deal for Sparrows Point, a sign of continued investment in the industrial site. Engineering Education: Morgan State secured ABET accreditation through 2032 for six programs, including first-time accreditation for construction management. Agriculture: Maryland awarded $3.6 million to expand rural food storage and distribution, while the state’s new horse-industry plan calls for workforce training and tourism initiatives. Offshore Wind: The Trump administration asked a judge to reconsider the Ocean City project’s federal permit, citing potential effects on wildlife, fisheries and views.
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