AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewable Energy Deal: Gov. Wes Moore announced a 20-year power purchase agreement that will double Maryland’s long-term renewable electricity from a western Maryland solar project, aiming to save about $300 million and supply enough clean power to cover roughly 15% of the state’s electricity portfolio starting in 2028. Outdoor Health & Air Quality: A mold and air quality expert urged Marylanders to check outdoor air pollution daily and limit exposure indoors when levels spike, citing links between poor air and respiratory, inflammatory, and longer-term health risks. Wildlife & Rabies Alert: Maryland DNR confirmed a dead beaver found at Seneca Creek State Park tested positive for rabies after a 10-year-old was bitten; the park area near the attack remains closed while wildlife teams search for other sick animals. School Field Turf Fight: Montgomery County Public Schools is moving ahead with $55 million in synthetic turf installations, reigniting debate over health and environmental impacts versus lower maintenance and longer usability. Community & Food: Baltimore’s free Children’s Veg Fest returns Aug. 29 at the Weinberg Y, with plant-based cooking demos, youth entrepreneurship, and family activities.
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