AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKey Bridge Fallout: Federal prosecutors unsealed criminal charges tied to the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, accusing the Dali’s owners and a shoreside technical superintendent of conspiracy and wrongdoing that prosecutors say contributed to the deaths of six workers—while Maryland also announced a $2.25 billion settlement in its civil case. Storm Safety: Gov. Wes Moore signed “Mason’s Law,” requiring municipalities to inventory and prioritize dangerous storm-drain inlets and install safety grating or other fixes. Energy Costs: Moore signed a new Utility RELIEF Act aimed at lowering bills, including limits on what utilities can pass through and rules for data centers’ “fair share.” Politics at a Boil: FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen traded sharp accusations in a Senate hearing over claims of Patel’s drinking. Local Courts/Business: A Pizza Hut franchisee sued over mandatory AI kitchen tech; Manassas City Council appointed Robert Dawson as city attorney. Science & Schools: UMBC researchers found a shared weak spot in polio and common-cold viruses, and colleges are improving support that helps “stopouts” reenroll.
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