AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Safety: An 18-month-old was airlifted to Children’s National after a drowning incident in La Plata; officials say the child had serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Utilities & Cost of Living: BGE is resuming residential shutoffs in Maryland after a pause, as hundreds of thousands of households remain behind on bills—an analysis cited more than 243,000 households owing an average of $735. Health & Leadership: The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the first Black woman to lead the CDC, as the agency faces major public health pressures. Local Governance & Economy: Amazon says its Calvert Cliffs-area data center withdrawal wasn’t political, pointing to internal infrastructure planning and timing. Environment & Recreation: Maryland’s storm chances ramp up again this week, while state park closures continue after rabid beaver incidents. Community & Culture: The Maryland Lottery posted Aug. 8 Powerball and Pick 3 results; and local anglers report Spanish mackerel and bull redfish moving through Southern Maryland waters.
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