AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Work Rules: CMS has released final regulations requiring many Medicaid enrollees to prove they’re working, training, volunteering, or in education—states now have to rebuild IT systems and avoid coverage losses as the Jan. 1, 2027 rollout approaches. AI + Cyber Risk: University of Maryland and Sandia researchers argue “AI sovereignty” depends on physical resources like chips, power, and water—making data centers strategic targets for cyber operations. Data Center Cost Pressure: A New Jersey homeowner says her bill rose even as usage fell, pointing to AI data-center demand and PJM power-market price spikes. Tech + Health in Maryland: UM School of Medicine and UMMC named emergency medicine leader Michael E. Winters as department chair and chief clinical services. Sleep Science: Suven Life Sciences will present Phase 3 narcolepsy work at SLEEP-2026 in Baltimore. Space Science: NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 28th close solar pass, with Johns Hopkins APL in Laurel supporting operations. Maryland Water Stress: State drought advisories remain in effect despite late-May rain, with groundwater recharge still lagging. Local Tech/Policy: Harford County enacted a first-in-Maryland ban on data centers after council approval.
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