AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCrypto Policy Watch: Galaxy Research lifted its CLARITY Act odds to 75% after the May 14 Senate Banking vote, pointing to a bipartisan committee push and a possible Trump signature week of Aug. 3. Maryland Elections: Trump escalated attacks on Maryland leaders after a mail-in ballot mix-up sent some voters the wrong party’s ballot; officials say ballots weren’t “illegal” and are re-sending all 565,000 issued so far. Key Bridge Rebuild: MDTA revised the Francis Scott Key Bridge procurement into multiple contracts, aiming to keep the rebuild under $5B and targeting a 2030 completion, after Kiewit was off-ramped over rising costs. Environment & Courts: Maryland reached a $4.1M settlement with a Harford County homebuilder over repeated sediment pollution into the Gunpowder River. Food Access: New federal SNAP rules will require stores to stock more variety of foods starting Nov. 4, 2026—raising concerns about unintended backfire for smaller retailers.
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