AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaryland Corrections Crisis: A new report says Maryland prisons are among the deadliest in the U.S., with incarcerated people killed at a rate nearly four times the national average since 2023, as AFSCME Maryland points to staffing shortages and unsafe conditions. Bowie State Growth Plan: Developers have been selected to redevelop nearly 100 acres near the Bowie State MARC station, aiming for new housing, retail, and community connections around the campus. Chip-and-Tap EBT Rollout: Maryland continues statewide expansion of more fraud-resistant “chip-and-tap” EBT cards, part of Gov. Moore’s push to curb benefit theft. Life Sciences in Maryland: D&D Pharmatech published new Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology Phase 2 results for zabopegdutide in MASLD/MASH, highlighting early biomarker improvements at 12 weeks. Tech & Finance Research: UM and SMU hosted a Quant Investment Forum on AI and finance with UBS, bringing together 150+ researchers and practitioners. Policy & Public Health: A Maryland stroke-prevention webinar series adds a session on risk to recovery featuring UMD neurology leadership. Business Brief: RadNet announced its Q2 2026 earnings call date for Aug. 10.
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