AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoStudent Loan Lawsuit: Maryland and 25 other Democratic-led states sued the U.S. Education Department in federal court in Baltimore, arguing new federal limits on “professional” graduate loans illegally narrow access for nursing, therapy, and other healthcare programs—potentially worsening staffing shortages. Jan. 6 “Anti-Weaponization” Fund: Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended a nearly $1.8B DOJ payout fund that critics call a slush fund, while lawmakers pressed whether people convicted of violence could still apply. Maryland Ballot Fight: President Trump escalated attacks on Gov. Wes Moore after a vendor mix-up sent some voters the wrong June 23 mail-in ballots; Maryland election officials say no ballots were “illegal” and replacements are being issued. Key Bridge Rebuild: MDTA updated its plan for the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement, splitting work into multiple contracts and extending the timeline to 2030 after cutting ties with Kiewit. Local Public Safety: Four minors face arson charges after a vacant Cumberland apartment fire; separately, a man received 40 years for injuring a Harford deputy in an I-95 chase. Environment & Health: Maryland reached a $4.1M settlement over sediment pollution in the Gunpowder River, while mosques statewide reviewed security after a deadly California shooting.
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