AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCancer Breakthrough in Maryland: UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center is the first in the region to offer TCR-T cell therapy for synovial sarcoma, a single-infusion treatment that engineers a patient’s own T-cells to attack solid tumors. University Workforce Shock: The University of Maryland, College Park laid off 84 state-funded employees amid budget cuts, citing reduced federal funding and higher energy costs; the union called it “unacceptable.” Public Safety, Data-Driven Results: A new NBER paper says Baltimore’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy helped drive a 60% homicide drop from 2022–2025, with reductions outpacing national trends. Opioid Spending Transparency: Baltimore County launched a public dashboard tracking opioid settlement money and how it’s funding treatment and recovery. Space Update from Maryland: NASA ended the MAVEN Mars mission after losing contact in December, with a review board now investigating the failure. Health Policy Pressure: A new analysis warns Social Security could face an average 24% benefit cut if trust funds run out by 2032, with Maryland retirees projected to lose about $541/month. Local Tech & Cyber: DISA is preparing new ICAM and “Thunderdome” zero-trust procurement steps, aiming to strengthen identity-based access across the defense network.
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