Bridge Rebuild Watch: Maryland Transportation Authority says the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement is still on schedule and within budget, with crews nearly done driving deep foundation piles and adding vessel protection piles; next up is finishing access trestles and starting demolition and sediment removal. Wildlife & Public Health: Somerset County health officials found a rabid bat on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus, urging residents to avoid contact with sick wildlife and keep pets vaccinated. Rabies Alerts: The same week also brought rabid raccoon reports in Princess Anne, reinforcing Maryland’s push for quick reporting and pet vaccination. Chesapeake Bay Transportation: Baltimore’s Harbor Connector is getting nearly $11 million in federal funding to replace three diesel ferries with hybrid vessels and add a fourth, improving accessibility for riders with mobility devices. Energy & Data Centers: PJM filed proposals that could reshape how large data centers buy power, including a special auction approach; Maryland stakeholders are split on whether it will curb costs or shift burdens. Agriculture Regulation: Maryland expanded eligibility for five-year nutrient management plan extensions for qualifying low-risk operations, aiming to cut paperwork while protecting soil health and Chesapeake Bay water quality. Plastic Pollution: A new global cleanup report highlights plastic bottles and caps as the most common pollutants found worldwide.