AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLivestock Biosecurity: New World screwworm has been detected again in Texas (and a dog case in New Mexico), prompting Canada to temporarily restrict livestock imports from affected U.S. areas—an alert for Maryland ranchers and pet owners to watch for wounds and report concerns. Water Pollution Accountability: Maryland lawmakers are pressing the Air Force for answers after a jet fuel leak into Piscataway Creek at Joint Base Andrews, with questions about how much spilled, why it wasn’t caught sooner, and where the fuel went. Energy & Climate Resilience: A new report says grid planners are treating extreme heat as a “design baseline” as drought, demand growth, and fuel issues collide—raising the stakes for reliability in Maryland’s summer power supply. Renewables Legal Win: A federal judge struck down IRS guidance that would have tightened wind and solar tax credits, a potential boost for clean energy projects that Maryland communities rely on. Local Wildlife & Oceans: The Maryland Zoo is opening a new red panda exhibit, while World Oceans Day coverage spotlights the harm from single-use styrofoam and the push for bans. Public Health/Environment Oversight: A Maryland audit highlights Medicaid payment problems, including repeat compliance issues—another reminder that state agencies need tighter controls.
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