AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefense & Jobs: Gov. Wes Moore announced Platform Aerospace will expand in St. Mary’s County, adding hundreds of engineering/design/production jobs over three years as the company grows MQ-22 Swift UAS manufacturing. Energy Policy: Maryland is pushing geothermal with new county school upgrades and a Towson University geothermal well planned by 2027, though residential adoption remains limited by installation costs. Utilities & Grid Resilience: After weekend storms, Reuters reports 485,000+ homes and businesses without power across the U.S.; Maryland-focused coverage also highlights how heat and data centers strain the grid and what customers can do to stay online. Consumer Protection & Food Costs: DOJ and states reached a settlement tied to alleged egg price manipulation, with 53 million eggs headed to food banks if approved. Local Business & Real Estate: Centerbridge Partners paid $750M for a stake in Merritt Properties, aiming to expand industrial/shallow-bay markets; in Baltimore, Matriarch Coffee plans a $2.5M roastery/cafe complex after Harborplace demolition. Construction/Transportation: Crews begin a Prince George’s County traffic-signal project on Route 650 and Route 320 with daytime lane closures through late July. Solar Development: Maryland Public Service Commission invites comments on a proposed 5 MW Betterton solar project ahead of a July 20 hearing. Workforce & Education: Maryland school districts must set AI classroom policies under state guidance, with districts facing a fall deadline.
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