Air Quality & Health: Maryland AG Kwame Raoul joined a multistate push urging the EPA to withdraw a proposal that would weaken NOx pollution rules for heavy-duty vehicles, warning it could worsen asthma and harm environmental justice communities. Wildlife & Public Health: Harford County is launching an oral rabies vaccination program after 22 rabid raccoons were confirmed, using baited vaccine packets to curb spread. Chesapeake Bay Fisheries: Public hearings are set on possible limits to Bay menhaden harvest, with regulators weighing a reduction of up to 50% to address declining catches and impacts on predators like osprey. Water & Drought Impacts: Baltimore’s Prettyboy Reservoir boat ramp is closed to trailered boats due to low water levels tied to prolonged drought. Energy & Climate Policy: A federal judge blocked an attempt to enforce an executive order targeting birthright citizenship, while separate legal fights continue over how federal rules affect state choices—showing how court battles are shaping policy outcomes. Maryland Transit: MARC will add a direct weekday Montgomery County-to-Baltimore service starting Sept. 28, cutting commute times and reducing transfers. Science & Materials: UMD researchers report a zinc battery using chitosan made from crab shells, with strong performance over 1,000 cycles and faster breakdown after disposal. Conservation Funding: The Board of Public Works approved over $9 million for recreation and land conservation projects across several Maryland counties.