Howard County plans to equip deputies’ body cameras with AI translation that can detect and translate 50+ languages in real time, officials say. Advocates warn oversight will be key.

The Justice Department has sued Maryland, asking a federal court to block state rules that grant in‑state tuition and some aid to undocumented residents. DOJ says federal law forbids residency‑based college benefits for people not lawfully present and cites about $9M in recent tuition savings.

Maryland's consumer advocate asked a Baltimore court to compel the PSC to enforce the 2025 Next Generation Energy Act, arguing Washington Gas's replacement projects are proceeding without required review.

County leaders took emergency‑management priorities to Capitol Hill as Congress weighs major FEMA reforms. Maryland towns still rebuilding after denied disaster aid say time is running out.

Dyann Mack takes over Harford County schools amid a $15M funding gap and public fights over books and staffing. Her immediate task: quiet the noise and keep attention on classrooms.

A published 4th Circuit opinion says CBP officers may manually inspect phones at U.S. ports of entry without a warrant, while forensic extractions remain limited. The ruling will bind courts across the circuit.

A Baltimore City Council bill would cap private towing at $250, require credit‑card payments and curb patrol towing after residents reported surprise fees.

Baltimore County’s proposed Bill 68‑26 would force most smoke shops at least 1,000 feet from schools, parks and other shops and ban flashing storefront lights. Owners say the rule would unfairly punish legitimate retailers while officials cite enforcement sweeps and public‑health concerns.

The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks Mississippi 16th in education while Maryland slips to 20th. State leaders point to stable testing and a Read‑By‑3 policy as likely drivers.

A federal lawsuit filed July 8 alleges Anne Arundel school staff 'socially transitioned' a student without parental notice and asks a judge for an injunction and declaration against district policy.

An OIG review found high temperatures, poor ventilation and chemical hazards at Baltimore’s Patapsco Wastewater Plant; DPW says some HVAC and facility repairs are already underway.

Anne Arundel's new eviction ordinance raises notice but allows quick disposal after sheriff‑led evictions, prompting warnings from tenant advocates about due‑process risks.

Del. Kathy Szeliga says she will press a sixth "Fairness in Girls' Sports" bill in Annapolis after the Supreme Court ruling, setting up another statehouse fight. Advocates call the effort discriminatory while supporters cite fairness concerns.