AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoImmigration & Public Safety: ICE agents arrested an undocumented man at a Baltimore elementary school pre-K event, with witnesses describing the arrest happening in view of children and sparking backlash over enforcement tactics. Extreme Heat & Schools: Maryland is under heat advisories as temperatures push heat indexes near 100; in Harford County, six schools closed early or dismissed students early due to air-conditioning failures. Weather Watch: Another round of severe storms is expected across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with damaging winds and hail possible from Friday into the weekend. State Workforce: A union representing University System of Maryland employees is urging the Board of Regents to reverse recent layoffs affecting staff tied to student services. Economy & Jobs: The Appalachian Regional Commission announced new investments totaling more than $685,000 in Western Maryland projects spanning workforce, entrepreneurship, arts, and infrastructure planning. Sports Betting: Maryland sports wagering generated about $9.9 million for the state in May, with most contributions going to Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
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