Election Integrity & Voting Access: A federal appeals court cleared the way for USPS to move forward with a proposed rule tying mail-ballot delivery to state-submitted voter lists and serialized barcodes, temporarily lifting a lower-court block tied to an NAACP settlement—though litigation continues in multiple jurisdictions. Chesapeake Bay Fisheries: A proposed federal budget clause would restrict long-term funding for Chesapeake Bay oyster sanctuary reefs unless planted oysters become eligible for managed commercial harvest after three years, raising alarms among restoration groups. Maryland Politics & Governance: Maryland’s building-code overhaul for large commercial projects is drawing pushback from climate and legislative critics who say the state’s amendments could weaken the national energy code baseline. Public Safety: A BWI incident captured on video shows a Charles County man allegedly assaulting TSA agents and hurling a bottle at passengers; he was indicted. Health & Environment: Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to blanket the DMV with unhealthy air and ongoing alerts, while Maryland health officials also warn about cyclosporiasis risk from contaminated fresh produce. Statehouse Watch: A new business-climate analysis argues West Virginia’s GOP-era pro-business agenda hasn’t improved the state’s overall competitiveness. Community Life: Maryland community theatres highlight how nonprofit arts groups keep local performances accessible across the state.