AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoD.C. Courtroom Clash: A former Olympic canoe racer, David Hearn, pleaded not guilty in D.C. Superior Court to a felony charge tied to alleged damage to the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—an incident Trump has blamed on vandals, while defense attorneys call it an abuse of prosecutorial power. Broadband & Utilities: The FCC is weighing changes to pole-attachment rules, but electric co-ops and rural utilities say the proposal could slow BEAD broadband builds by disrupting state reverse-preemption arrangements. Power Costs in the Capital Region: PJM says data-center demand will add about $6.3 billion in wholesale power costs across Maryland, D.C., and 12 other states, with charges ultimately passed to customers. Election Integrity Fight: Trump is set to deliver a primetime address on elections, as courts continue to push back on administration efforts tied to voter-roll and mail-ballot rules. Drug Pricing & Public Health: Maryland joined a multistate $29.6 million Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing, while a Maryland teacher was sentenced to 12+ years for fentanyl trafficking that led to a death. Local Arts: District Fringe is underway in D.C., running through July 26, spotlighting local performers at UDC and nearby venues.
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