Redistricting Fight: Maryland voters head to the polls in November on a ballot question that could reshape how congressional districts are drawn, with Democrats arguing it limits out-of-state-style GOP gerrymandering and Republicans warning it would “silence” conservative voters. Chesapeake Bay Cleanup: Maryland lawmakers are pushing back after President Trump revoked a 2009 Chesapeake Bay restoration framework, arguing the new approach could sideline long-running cleanup priorities. Elections & Voting Access: The Maryland State Board of Elections says about 590,000 voters have requested mail-in ballots, and it set key dates for when ballots will go out. Education Courts: Federal judges blocked parts of the Trump education agenda, including teacher-prep grant cancellations tied to DEI-related directives—another legal setback for the administration. Local Governance & Public Safety: Baltimore City Council leadership is in flux after a public safety chair ouster, while the city also weighs changes to how 911 calls are handled. Public Safety in the Courts: A judge ordered a man held without bond in a fatal Potomac Woods Plaza shooting, while charges were dropped against a Baltimore officer accused of pulling a shotgun after the victim didn’t appear in court. Land Use & Property Rights: A federal judge ruled that converting a railroad corridor into a Rails-to-Trails path in Dorchester and Caroline counties is a taking that requires compensation to landowners.