AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Center Backlash: Erin Brockovich launched the Brockovich Data Center map to track U.S. data center growth and the conflicts it sparks, spotlighting energy and water strain. Nursing Home Watch: CMS rankings put Wilson Health Care Center at No. 2 in Montgomery County and Autumn Lake Healthcare Post-Acute Care Center at No. 2 in Baltimore City County for Q1 2026, with both reporting strong overall ratings and no fines. Local Accountability: A state audit found Baltimore City Community College awarded $264,000 in aid to 145 “ghost students,” with the school planning corrections by Oct. 31. Health & Mobility: A University of Maryland-led study reports GLP-1s may lower the odds of knee replacement for people with obesity and knee osteoarthritis. Culture & Community: West Baltimore spoken word curator Tyce Stith is hosting “Words, Wings, and Wine” to spotlight Black excellence and emerging artists. Tech + Education: The FCC is set to review E-Rate rules tied to children’s internet protections, including screen-time and parent/teacher decision-making. Public Safety: Worcester County’s “Eric’s Law” adds a voluntary butterfly symbol on Maryland IDs to help responders recognize hidden disabilities.
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