Data Center Guardrails: Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order setting new standards for Maryland data center development, emphasizing ratepayer costs, environmental impacts, accountability, and community input—while signaling local governments’ “no” votes should be respected. Recycling Worries in Howard County: Residents near W.R. Grace’s Cedar Creek area are pushing back on a plastics recycling pilot, saying emissions and safety concerns aren’t being answered clearly enough. Chesapeake Restoration Approach: Multiple reports note Trump’s move to revoke the 2009 Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration framework, shifting focus toward measurable water-quality projects—raising questions for Maryland’s cleanup path. Battery Island Restoration: A look at how dredged sediment helped rebuild Harford County’s Battery Island (about 11 acres) and restore native habitat, offering a model for coastal resilience. Local Water Concerns: Neighbors in western Howard County oppose a proposed housing development over fears it could strain well water supplies. Public Health: Harford County launched rabies vaccination bait programs amid rising cases, while Maryland also reported a groundhog testing positive for rabies. AI in Classrooms: Maryland campuses report more AI-related honor code violations, as students increasingly rely on tools like ChatGPT for coursework.