AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoBaltimore Key Bridge fallout: BGE and the final families of the six workers killed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse have settled with the Dali owner/operator, but the bigger fight over whether companies can dodge billions in liability heads to a civil trial starting Monday. Inmate settlement challenge: A proposed Baltimore County class-action deal that would pay current and former inmates about $1.5 million is facing a federal court intervention from crime-victim advocates, who argue restitution should be paid first. Immigrant support in Howard County: Howard County launched an Immigrant Affairs Task Force to recommend an Office of Immigrant Affairs, aiming to expand access to county services and safety strategies. Maryland gun law updates: Maryland State Police outlined new 2026 firearms rules, including dealer reporting after firearm thefts and limits on “machine gun convertible pistols,” with most taking effect Oct. 1. Housing policy: Gov. Wes Moore signed the Maryland Housing Certainty Act, locking in the rules used when a complete application is filed and delaying certain fees until after construction. Election integrity chatter: A Maryland election procedures dispute continues to draw attention after Brian Chisholm raised concerns in recent posts. Obamacare squeeze in Maryland: New data shows Maryland enrollment down 8% as costs push people off coverage.
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