AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLocal Budgets Under Strain: Maryland counties are scrambling to fund EMTs and paramedics as Gov. Wes Moore’s 2027 budget shifts more costs to locals, squeezing already tight hiring and retention efforts. Baltimore Leadership Shake-Up: Two top city officials—Baltimore DOT director Veronica Perry and DHCD deputy commissioner Wendi Redfern—are stepping down after short tenures, adding to churn concerns. Lead Paint Fight: Baltimore has joined a lawsuit over toxic lead paint chips from a botched TV Hill tower repainting, while the city also faces its own bridge lead-flake fallout. Public Safety & Crime: Maryland’s violent crime rate fell 18% in 2025, outpacing the national decline. Education Updates: Calvert County’s Northern Middle School opening is delayed into fall due to weather and material issues; Anne Arundel schools updated gender-identity rules to clarify FERPA protections. Housing Numbers: Anne Arundel ranks low in 811/PRAC assisted units but is 5th statewide in Housing Choice Vouchers. Election Policy Watch: Easton council discussed potential voter ID rules for municipal elections.
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