AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoEnergy Costs in Focus: A new Maryland Affordability Project scorecard says electricity bills are up 50.9% over five years, now about 24% above the national average, as Gov. Wes Moore blames utility “double dipping” and data-center demand while critics warn decarbonization rules are forcing Maryland to import 43% of its power and could raise blackout risks. Space Arms Race: The U.S. for the first time confirmed “on-orbit” space-control weapons, with Air Force leaders speaking at the AFA conference in National Harbor as China and Russia warn against an arms race. Local Weather Safety: Mount Airy approved storm alert sirens after a teen drowned in 2025 flooding; the system would trigger for tornado and major flood/thunderstorm warnings. Courts & Accountability: A Montgomery County attorney was disbarred after findings of client-fund issues and perjury. Crime Update: A Silver Spring man was convicted in a 2024 murder case after recorded remarks likened the killing to “squashing a bug.” Community & Events: Allegany College of Maryland launched a $65 million, five-year fundraising campaign; and Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Camp Nabi marked 31 years supporting grieving kids.
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