AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBaltimore Oversight Fight: Baltimore Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming’s attorneys asked a judge to hold Mayor Brandon Scott and the City Council in contempt, saying the administration has blocked her office’s access to city records despite a court order; Scott says his team is complying, but IG staffers reportedly told reporters access still wasn’t restored. Local Public Safety: Baltimore City Council passed a bill letting police seek padlock orders against repeat-offender smoke shops selling illegal cannabis products, aiming to stop businesses from reopening after raids and fines. Election-Rule Clash: A federal judge blocked FEMA from withholding anti-terrorism funds from local governments that won’t change election practices, rejecting FEMA’s attempt to tie grant money to election administration. Maryland National Guard Abroad: The Guard will deploy about 300 soldiers from the 175th Infantry Regiment to the Horn of Africa for counterterrorism security work. College Sports Regulation: The Senate is nearing a vote on a bipartisan college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers and give the NCAA new rule authority. Data Center Politics: A new analysis finds two-thirds of U.S. counties hold favorable views of data centers, even as local zoning and permitting remain the main barrier.
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