AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Data Centers: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore rolled out sweeping proposed AI regulations, including a new executive order shaping how data centers are developed, as states grapple with the boom’s economic and environmental ripple effects. Port & Logistics: Two contractors died in an accident at Norfolk International Terminals, where Maryland-based McLean Contracting was performing maintenance at the South Berth—another reminder of the safety stakes in heavy industry. Food Safety: FDA-linked recall hits Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after Maryland health officials found elevated lead; no illnesses reported, but consumers are told not to eat it. Space & Tech: NASA advanced PRIMA, a far-infrared telescope, into Phase B with a target launch no earlier than 2033—aimed at exoplanet and galaxy science beyond what JWST can do. Consumer Protection (Finance): AG Ford announced a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance over auto-loan practices, plus a separate $2.3M multistate Labcorp settlement tied to a patient data breach. Local Industry & Growth: A Maryland-based developer filed to build a ~200,000-square-foot data center in Jessup, seeking 60 MW power and significant water use. Rural Maryland: The Rural Maryland Council launched a Rural Resident Needs Survey to guide future agriculture and rural development funding priorities.
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