AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoImmigration & Public Safety: Maryland AG Anthony G. Brown issued updated guidance for how state and local police must follow Maryland law when working with federal immigration enforcement, including new rules tied to the Community Trust Act and officer ID/face-covering requirements. ICE Enforcement: A federal roundup highlights ICE arrests of “worst of the worst” criminal noncitizens, including cases tied to Anne Arundel County. Disaster Funding Fight: Kentucky joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging FEMA and DHS grant conditions that critics say are tied to immigration and election policy demands. Elections & Markets: Maryland election officials are seeking a probe into prediction markets, as states continue to clash with federal election-security and immigration-linked funding conditions. Cybersecurity Workforce: BCR Cyber opened applications for a no-cost, five-week Maryland cybersecurity training cohort for state and local government employees. Education Oversight: The Maryland State Board of Education will meet July 28 to review MCAP results and discuss special education compliance, CTE implementation, and summer programming. Data Centers & Permits: EPA plans to drop a public participation requirement for data center and other industry permits, while Maryland continues grappling with zoning and oversight as the buildout accelerates.
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