AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Budget Watch: Anne Arundel County Council unanimously approved the FY2027 budget, topping $2.5B, with investments in education, public safety, and health services plus a small property tax cut (97.7 to 96.8 cents per $100). Community Safety & Faith: The budget includes $150,000 for grants to help houses of worship and nonprofits facing hate-crime risks with security upgrades. Immigration & Public Trust: Maryland lawmakers’ ban on local cooperation with ICE is splitting candidates in the 2026 primary—Democrats back it as a trust-builder, while Republicans warn it could hurt public safety. Education & Student Press: Montgomery County student journalists are pushing back on a March memo they say could enable broad censorship of student publications. Culture & Faith in Maryland: Baltimore-Washington Conference marked the 300th birthday of United Brethren founder Philip William Otterbein, highlighting his Maryland ministry legacy. Religious Life: U.S. bishops consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with Baltimore Archbishop William Lori delivering the homily. Tech & Consumer Rights: A new report argues “surveillance pricing” is already happening, raising questions for Maryland and beyond.
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