AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Costs in the Spotlight: A new scorecard says Maryland electricity bills are up 50.9% over five years, now about 24% above the national average, as debate grows over utility “double dipping,” data center demand, and state decarbonization pushing Maryland to import more power. Public Health: Maryland’s Vax Act rollout brings new state vaccine guidelines for children and adults, including zero out-of-pocket coverage for routine state-recommended immunizations and allowing pharmacists to give certain vaccines without a doctor’s prescription. Western Maryland Community Events: Western Maryland AHEC is planning “Save A Life Day” Sept. 24 with Narcan training across Allegany and Garrett. Local Calendar: RailFest returns Sept. 19-20 at the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad in Cumberland with food, art, and vendors. Sports (Maryland): Northwestern shut out No. 2 Maryland men’s soccer 4-0 in the Big Ten opener, while Maryland football rolled past UConn 38-14 behind Malik Washington’s big day. Crime & Courts: A Maryland couple faces serious charges after a 2-month-old died from head trauma; the father allegedly blamed “Satan.”
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