AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRedistricting Court Fight: Maryland Republicans sued to block a constitutional amendment that would change congressional redistricting rules, arguing lawmakers dodged required public comment and violated election-law deadlines; a hearing is set for Aug. 25, just days before ballot finalization. Homelessness Funding Protected: A multistate coalition won an order blocking HUD from capping permanent housing funds tied to homelessness services, keeping Housing First support intact. North Korea Cyber Probe: The FBI says it found a North Korean remote IT worker working for a U.S. federal agency, underscoring the overseas IT scheme’s reach. Violence in Essex: Two juveniles were arrested after a 17-year-old was killed in Essex; police also reported a separate double shooting nearby that left two 19-year-olds dead. BGE Rate Pressure: Hearings begin on BGE’s proposed $156 million rate increase as Baltimore officials and advocates push back over higher utility costs. Powerball Nears $1B: No jackpot winner; Wednesday’s estimated prize is $975 million, with Maryland tickets winning Match 5. Storms for BTS at M&T: Weather officials say severe storms could return Tuesday, with stadium doors adjusted to 6 p.m. for the BTS show.
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