AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDefense & Manufacturing: Gov. Wes Moore joined Northrop Grumman for the ribbon cutting of a new 57,000-square-foot Propulsion Innovation Center in Elkton, a $100M-plus expansion supporting about 250 engineering jobs in Cecil County. Defense Contracts: Northrop Grumman also won major U.S. Army and Missile Defense Agency-related awards totaling about $1.37B for guidance kits and flight-test support. Energy & Infrastructure Safety: A new Coast Guard report warns that U.S. ports remain vulnerable to bridge-collapse-style disasters, citing larger ships, outdated bridge protection, and calls for better simulation training and tug availability. Chesapeake Bay Science: Maryland DNR says underwater grasses expanded nearly 13% in 2025, reaching 89,385 acres across the Bay, with Maryland hitting 36% of its restoration target. STEM in Education: UMES renamed its School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences to honor late professor Simon A. Haley, highlighting his legacy in agriculture education. Tech & Privacy: Student pushback is growing against AI-powered Flock cameras in schools, with teens organizing petitions and challenging surveillance practices. AI in Schools: A separate education analysis finds credit recovery enrollment rose 13% after the pandemic, raising questions about how online catch-up programs affect learning outcomes.
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