AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElections Fight: The Trump DOJ doubled down on its push for unredacted voter rolls, issuing a memo claiming federal law lets it compel states to hand them over—despite multiple judges saying the DOJ lacks that authority. Education: A new national analysis warns of a “reading recession” that predates the pandemic, with only a handful of states showing meaningful reading gains since 2022; California’s growth ranked near the bottom. Power & Cost of Living: PJM is bracing for another hotter-than-normal summer peak, while D.C. consumers keep pressing over Pepco rate hikes after a court ordered a redo. Energy & Grid Politics: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore confronted PJM at its annual meeting over data-center-driven demand and rising bills. Sports on TV: Broadcasters and state groups urged Congress to revisit the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act as more games move behind streaming paywalls. Public Safety: A Florida district’s cellphone ban cut student phone use sharply and improved attendance, but discipline spikes faded after the first year.
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