AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefense Contracting: The U.S. Navy awarded General Atomics a $42.9M order for EMALS and AAG spare parts supporting in-service Ford-class carriers, with work through April 2034 and contracting handled by Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River, Maryland. Energy & Solar: Maryland approved a 20-year solar power purchase agreement expected to save the state about $300M, adding renewable electricity starting in 2028. Mental Health Policy: Maryland launched a court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment program in Baltimore and some counties, allowing petitions for mandated community treatment for people with severe mental illness. Housing Permitting Tech: Cities are turning to AI to speed housing approvals by catching incomplete applications earlier, supported by new federal funding for automated permitting systems. Data Privacy: Maryland privacy advocates filed a complaint alleging seven companies violated the state’s new data privacy law, urging the attorney general to enforce it. Local Community Support: St. Mary’s County approved nearly $931,000 in grants to help older adults and caregivers stay safely at home.
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