AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKey Bridge Fallout: A civil trial for remaining Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse claims is set to begin in downtown Baltimore, moving forward after a judge denied delays tied to new federal criminal charges; some families and the state have already reached settlements. Education & Voting Rights: A weakened Voting Rights Act could reshape how school boards are elected, with at-large systems increasingly vulnerable after Supreme Court shifts. Consumer Data Law: Maryland’s new ban on “surveillance pricing” for grocery stores and food delivery targets personalized upcharges based on personal data. Federal Student Loans Fight: Two lawsuits challenge Education Department rules that would cap graduate borrowing by narrowly defining which programs qualify as “professional.” Cybersecurity: The dormant Obama White House Instagram account was breached with AI-generated content, underscoring how social media is now a target in cyber operations. Local Politics/Primary Season: A retransmission dispute has 54 Scripps stations going dark on DIRECTV, raising concerns about impacts on voters and major sports broadcasts. STEM Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Alpha’s Brigadier General Charles E. McGee STEM scholarship opens June 1–July 15, aiming to expand STEM access for students at HBCUs.
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