AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoImmigration: A University of Maryland student and her mother were detained during an immigration check-in, prompting lawmakers to call for their release. Montgomery County also voted to bar some former ICE workers from sensitive county jobs. Poultry: Preliminary tests found bird flu at a commercial farm in Worcester County. The flock is being culled; officials say poultry products remain safe to eat. Election Count: Calvert County officials expect to review about 900 provisional ballots as close local races remain undecided. Energy Costs: Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey urged a review of state energy policies, citing rising bills and Maryland’s reliance on imported electricity. Chesapeake Bay: A new report found microplastics widespread in Maryland waterways, adding to concerns about pollution across the watershed. Transportation: Maryland secured federal approval for a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge plan. Health Funding: The state received $168.4 million in federal rural health funding, while the Moore administration announced $7.45 million for rental assistance for adults with disabilities. Party Leadership: Maryland Democrat Chris Van Hollen is emerging as a possible Senate leadership challenger as calls grow for a change from Chuck Schumer.
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