AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Policy: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore created a 12-month Immigrant Rights Protection Task Force to study scams targeting immigrants, though analysts say it’s largely symbolic. Grid & Efficiency: Ceres praised Moore’s new energy affordability law for grid upgrades and solar streamlining, but warned Maryland’s EmPOWER energy-efficiency cuts could raise long-term costs. Data Centers & Power Costs: U.S. Sen. Mark Warner is pushing the “Power for the People Act” to stop data centers from driving up consumer energy bills and straining reliability. AI Governance (Federal): At AFCEA TechNet Cyber in Baltimore, CISA outlined a wave of AI cybersecurity directives after a new executive order, while defense leaders said cyber is now core to military operations. Health Tech Partnership: WellSpan Health and Philips announced a seven-year alliance to advance AI-enabled imaging and diagnostics, with joint research and co-development. Environment & Water: Days Cove Reclamation ended its “trash juice” leachate releases into the Gunpowder River by canceling its discharge permit. STEM/Workforce: Maryland’s new AI Innovation Lab and K-12 AI guidance/training are rolling out as schools adopt the state’s updated rules.
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