AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoYouth Crime: Gov. Wes Moore ordered pilot programs in Baltimore City and Montgomery County to identify children involved in car thefts or at risk of it, and connect them with early intervention and support. Election 2026: Rep. Andy Harris and challenger Dan Schwartz clashed over the Trump administration’s Russian diesel deal at a debate in Maryland’s First District; audience members jeered as Harris blamed rising diesel prices on Democratic environmental rules. The state has begun counting mail-in ballots, with early voting due to start next week. Federal Funding: Maryland sued the federal government over $19.5 million in canceled unemployment grants intended to modernize state systems and prevent fraud. Press Freedom: Press groups urged Moore to end his review of inquiries involving The Baltimore Sun and Sinclair, and criticized his administration’s treatment of journalists. Local Oversight: A Baltimore County Council appearance put Anduril’s proposed Sparrows Point shipyard before officials, as the company seeks to build a defense manufacturing facility there. Paid Leave: Maryland’s FAMLI program is set to provide paid, job-protected leave starting in 2028; payroll deductions begin in January 2027.
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