AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Centers & Local Control: Baltimore County council members are weighing a longer pause on data center development, proposing to extend the existing moratorium to December 2027 as residents push back on land use, water impacts, and traffic. Public Safety & Fraud: A new Associated Press/Frontline report says scams hit record levels nationwide, with victims often getting little help and sometimes losing even more. Maryland Transportation: An audit finds the Maryland Transportation Authority has $818M in unpaid tolls from out-of-state drivers, with recovery slowed by cross-state enforcement limits. Chesapeake Bay Research: Maryland DNR contracted Lyman-Morse Workboats for a 59-foot aluminum research vessel to support year-round monitoring and habitat work on the Bay and Atlantic nearshore. Energy & Industry: Dewhurst Group says it secured a geothermal exploration permit in Colombia for the Cóndor Paipa project, aiming to expand baseload power. Travel & Aviation: Southwest Airlines plans its first airport lounges, including at BWI, with openings targeted for late 2027. STEM & Education: Maryland State Fair coverage highlights the next generation of farmers and agriculture talent, while Worcester County is launching an economic growth study aimed at diversifying industries and jobs.
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