AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElectricity Affordability Fight: Maryland electricity bills are up 50.9% over five years, now about 24% above the national average, as Gov. Wes Moore blames utility profiteering and data center demand while critics argue state decarbonization rules are squeezing reliable power and pushing imports—raising voltage-collapse and rolling-blackout fears by summer 2027. Wildlife Health: Delaware’s DNREC is tightening chronic wasting disease (CWD) rules after its first case in Sussex County, emphasizing early action to slow spread among deer. Eastern Shore Data Center Backlash: Federalsburg became the first Eastern Shore community to ban data centers, citing concerns over energy prices, water use, noise, and health impacts. Chesapeake Bay Fisheries: Blue crab numbers rebounded to an estimated 349 million in the bay, a 46% jump, though scientists still don’t know why female counts fell. Back River Odor Crisis: Dundalk residents are demanding action over a severe stench from the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant, pointing to MDE findings tied to sludge handling and high pollutant discharge. Lead Safety for Room Rentals: Maryland expands lead-paint requirements for homeowners renting rooms in pre-1978 owner-occupied homes, with new registration and inspection steps starting Oct. 1, 2026. Potomac River Uncertainty: Regional leaders warn the Potomac’s future water supply faces a “dry and uncertain” outlook as climate pressures and data-center growth strain planning. Rabies Alert: CDC reports a rise in rabies exposures and treatment mistakes, prompting renewed warnings for pet owners to keep vaccinations current.
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