AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPreakness Power Move: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration says the state will match Churchill Downs’ $85M offer to secure the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan intellectual property rights—keeping the Triple Crown brand firmly in Maryland’s hands. Immigration & Public Safety: DHS is backing away from using mega-warehouses for detention, shifting toward existing jails and partners. LGBTQ+ Visibility in Sports: A Pennsylvania minor league team, the York Revolution, forfeited a Pride Night game after players refused to wear Pride-themed jerseys, while Maryland’s own Pride conversations continue—Baltimore transgender-led organizers are calling for a city LGBTQ affairs official’s resignation. Community Protection for Immigrants: Frederick County announced proposed “Values Act” legislation to codify staff protocols and training around federal immigration enforcement. Health & Identity: A Rockville nonprofit is pushing APOL1 awareness, urging Black Marylanders to know their kidney-risk genetics. Culture & Learning: Morgan State University joined the Association of University Research Parks, expanding its research and innovation ecosystem. Election Watch: Maryland voters head into the primary with closed-primary rules facing court challenges.
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