AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRedistricting Vote: Maryland lawmakers sent a constitutional amendment to voters that would set new rules for drawing congressional districts, clearing the House 96-38 and Senate 32-13 and teeing up a 2028 map fight. Gun Rights Clash: The U.S. Justice Department sued Montgomery County over a new gun-carry law, arguing it creates broad “exclusion zones” that make legal carrying nearly impossible even for permit holders. Baltimore Accountability: A judge rejected Baltimore’s public-nuisance case against Coke, Pepsi and Frito-Lay over single-use plastic bottles. Eastern Shore Immigration Fallout: After TPS ended for Haitians, a Salisbury church serving the Haitian community says attendance and programs have dropped sharply. Courts & Safety: A Baltimore jury awarded more than $1M to a formerly incarcerated man injured in a state van ride, alleging the vehicle lacked seats and seatbelts. Preakness Shake-Up: Maryland announced the 2027 Preakness will move to Sunday, May 23, and NBC/Peacock coverage runs through 2032. Weather: A flood watch remains in effect for parts of Maryland’s counties as heat and storms continue.
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