AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLocal Schools: Anne Arundel County Public Schools kick off the 2026-27 year Monday, Aug. 24, with staggered start days and more than 1,500 bus routes hitting the roads—expect changing traffic patterns and delays. State Politics: U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Democratic Socialists of America members have a place in Democratic Party debate, while Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks keeps up Western Maryland outreach with a new Frederick office and health center visit. Federal Funding: Van Hollen’s FY26 spending list includes $1 million for Garrett Regional Medical Center to plan a radiology department with on-site cancer treatment, plus water upgrades in Oakland and a new well project in Garrett County. Public Safety: Baltimore County police say charges are pending after a Dundalk residence shooting and stabbing left two men seriously hurt. Environment & Land Use: Worcester County’s zoning board approved using soil made from human remains to grow trees as part of a conservation forest project. Parks: Maryland will open Savage Highlands State Park Aug. 28 in Garrett County, adding cabins, yurts, and access to thousands of acres of state forest.
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