ICE Facility Fight: A federal judge cleared the way for construction to resume on a proposed ICE facility in Elkridge after Howard County reinstated permits following a lawsuit, reigniting the state-vs.-federal clash over immigration detention siting. School Safety & Funding: Anne Arundel County’s superintendent says the district is prioritizing safety (including its Open Gate weapons-detection pilot), staffing, and student achievement amid threats to federal funding. Public Safety Incident: Baltimore County police responded to a Middle River barricade tied to a search warrant, with residents told to shelter in place. Utility Costs: Baltimore officials and advocates rallied against BGE’s $156 million rate hike request, warning an average $8 monthly increase could hit already-strained households. Health Crisis Funding: Howard County is sending $260,000 in emergency funds to a mental health crisis center after federal cuts ended its 988 national backup contract, forcing layoffs. Legal & Accountability: Democrats led by Rep. Jamie Raskin seek records tied to the dropped felony case against a Bethesda man accused in the Reflecting Pool incident, pressing for transparency about how prosecutors handled the matter. Community Organizing: More than 50 Baltimore residents launched a “Make Polluters Pay” push for a statewide climate superfund bill, arguing polluters should cover climate damage.