AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElectricity Costs in the Spotlight: Maryland electricity bills are up 50.9% over five years, now about 24% above the national average, as Gov. Wes Moore blames utility profiteering and data-center demand while critics argue state decarbonization rules are squeezing reliable power and forcing more imports. Energy Reliability Warning: Utilities warn Maryland could face voltage collapse and rolling blackouts by summer 2027. ICE Arrest Lawsuit in Maryland: Four Maryland residents and We Are CASA filed a federal class-action seeking to stop alleged warrantless ICE arrests, arguing agents often skip required checks. SNAP Card Upgrade: States including New Jersey and Virginia are rolling out chip-enabled SNAP EBT cards to cut skimming and cloning theft. Baltimore Fuel-Tanker Fire: An 8,000-gallon gasoline tanker burned on I-795 near Reisterstown; lanes reopened after a hazmat response. Sports—Maryland vs. UConn: The Terps host UConn Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network, with Maryland favored by about 11.5 points. Rugby Night in Baltimore: The Springboks and All Blacks meet at M&T Bank Stadium tonight, with the U.S. stop expected to bring a major payday.
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