AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoSevere Weather & Flood Risk: The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Washington, D.C. region, including Maryland, with heavy rain and strong to severe thunderstorms possible Thursday afternoon and evening, raising flash-flood concerns. Mass-Casualty Crash in Pikesville: An MTA bus crashed into a building on Reisterstown Road and involved multiple vehicles, injuring 33 people and knocking down power lines; the cause is under investigation. Public Health Alerts: Carroll County warned that bats spotted near the Mount Airy fireworks could pose rabies exposure risk for attendees; Harford also issued an alert after a rabid fox was found in Bel Air. State Policy & Safety: Maryland launched “Slow The Fast Down” to curb speeding, especially in work zones, and the General Assembly is set for an August special session focused on redistricting. Local Infrastructure: SHA is starting a $9.9 million US 50 pedestrian safety project in Easton, targeting safer crossings and improved traffic flow. Agriculture & Research: Maryland lawmakers are challenging federal decisions that could close the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center’s bee research work.
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