AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOpioid Settlements: Maryland will collect more than $13 million over 10 years from seven drugmakers to fund addiction treatment statewide, including nearly $6 million from Mylan and $2.5 million from Amneal. University Labor Fight: AFSCME Council 3 has sued Gov. Wes Moore and the University System of Maryland over alleged withheld negotiated pay raises and layoffs affecting more than 100 workers since May. Teacher Pay Deadline: Most Maryland school systems hit the July 1 requirement to raise starting teacher pay to at least $60,000, but some districts say they did it by cutting positions and increasing class sizes. White’s Ferry Progress: Montgomery County will buy the Maryland side of White’s Ferry for $1.5 million, clearing a major step toward reopening the Potomac crossing. Food Safety: Amy’s Kitchen recalled about 184,000 cans of lentil soup in 27 states, including Maryland, over pull-tab seal issues. Local Development: Royal Farms bought 5.8 acres on Ritchie Highway in Arnold for a planned new store and gas station, pending county approval. Public Works/Weather Readiness: A new water-level monitoring station was installed at Breezy Point in Calvert County to improve Chesapeake Bay flood-risk data access. Health/Nutrition Research: Studies presented at NUTRITION 2026 found breakfast can improve teens’ nutrient intake, prebiotic sodas may have less fiber and more sugar than labels suggest, and plant-forward diets are linked to lower cardiovascular risk.
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