AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElection Security: A suspicious substance sent to Rep. Sarah Elfreth’s Columbia office prompted an evacuation as federal investigators probe similar mailings to election and congressional offices nationwide. Anne Arundel County also acknowledged that two pages were missing from some sample ballots, days before early voting begins Oct. 22. Press Freedom: Rep. Andy Harris defended his confrontation with a student journalist who was recording him, renewing scrutiny of the Maryland Republican’s claim that state recording law barred filming. Maryland Ballot Questions: Question 3 is drawing debate ahead of the November election, while candidates across the state make their case to voters. State Government: A judge ruled Maryland lacks standing to seek records about an ICE facility, dealing a setback to the state’s effort to obtain information. Local Budgets: Charles County retained its AAA bond rating for a 10th straight year as it prepares to borrow nearly $96 million for schools, infrastructure and other projects. Public Safety: Prince George’s County deputies and partner agencies arrested 77 people and closed 86 domestic-violence warrants in a countywide sweep.
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