AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoKey Bridge fallout: Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against operators tied to the MV Dali after the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse that killed six workers, including allegations tied to failing to notify the Coast Guard and alleged pollution violations in the Patapsco River and Chesapeake Bay. Maryland energy: Maryland moved ahead on plug-in solar as Gov. Wes Moore signed HB 1532 (Utility RELIEF Act), letting qualifying portable systems be installed without prior utility approval. Drought & ticks: Much of Maryland remains under drought warning, while rising tick activity is pushing more people to ERs for tick bites and Lyme-related care. Health & air pollution: Maryland AG Anthony Brown joined a coalition opposing EPA’s proposed rollback of ethylene oxide limits, warning it could affect hundreds of thousands living near sterilization sites. Local environment watch: A new push in the region targets stricter pollution standards for trash incinerators, arguing current rules still fall short.
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