AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Aviation & Jobs: Gov. Wes Moore delivered the keynote at the inaugural University of Maryland Eastern Shore Aviation Maintenance Technician graduation, highlighting a 12-month FAA-focused pathway into high-demand aviation careers and pointing to $2.9M in state funding for regional airport upgrades, including Ocean City and Easton. Travel Safety & Disruption: A small fire at BWI-Marshall Airport’s daily parking garage caused about $300,000 in damage and sent one person to Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn Center with non-life-threatening burns; the garage reopened before 2 p.m. with temporary access limits and shuttle service. Border & Luggage Rules: U.S. CBP agriculture specialists at Dulles seized about 440 pounds of unprocessed cotton from traveler baggage because seeds make it inadmissible without USDA permits and treatments. Family-Friendly Community Tourism: Mardela softball star Ava Twilley used her Gatorade Community Grant to support Wicomico County’s Little League Challenger Program, keeping it free and expanding access for kids with special needs. Maritime Economy: MARAD awarded $35.18M to 45 small shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands for equipment, infrastructure, and workforce training. Local Roads & Trust: St. Mary’s County’s school-zone speed-camera rollout faces public mistrust amid claims of transparency contradictions, with more details promised in later coverage.
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