AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear Suncor Energy v. Boulder, a major climate liability case that could shape whether local governments can sue fossil-fuel companies in state court. Maryland Water & Pollution: State regulators say nearly 11,000 fish died in Basin Run downstream of Cecil County’s Kilby Farms, tied to alleged manure lagoon overflow during an ongoing lawsuit. Local Health & Safety: Frederick County is asking residents to contact health officials after a rabies-positive kitten was found near Rocky Ridge Park, with guidance for possible exposure. Energy & Infrastructure: Maryland’s Safe Staffing Act took effect Oct. 1, requiring most hospitals to create staffing committees and written staffing plans, but without nurse-to-patient ratios. Coastal Restoration: A look back at Maryland’s Swan Island rebuild shows how dredged sediment was used to restore eroding marsh and dune habitat in Tangier Sound. Parks: Baltimore City Recreation & Parks won a national Gold Medal for parks and recreation management. Data Centers & Power: Amazon announced a “Built Together” plan promising $1 billion for communities near its data centers, including energy affordability and water solutions.
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