AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBay Bridge: Federal officials have approved Maryland’s plan for two new four-lane Chesapeake Bay spans, clearing the way for design work in 2028. Construction could begin in 2032, but permits and funding remain outstanding. Energy Bills: Maryland regulators are weighing whether to reduce utility surcharges at the cost of less funding for programs that help households save energy; a decision is expected by December. Chesapeake Oysters: A harmful algal bloom killed an estimated $16 million worth of oysters off Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Scientists point to drought, extreme heat and unusual winds as possible drivers. Salt Marshes: Audubon has begun a restoration project at Irish Grove Sanctuary in Somerset County, testing narrow channels to slow erosion and help marsh vegetation recover. Plastic Pollution: A Baltimore judge ruled that beverage companies aren’t liable under public-nuisance law for litter from their products, raising questions about how governments can hold companies responsible for plastic waste.
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