Racist Rhetoric Sparks Maryland Response: Trump ally Laura Loomer is facing fresh backlash after racist comments targeting Black Democratic leaders, including Florida Rep. Angie Nixon and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson; Maryland Gov. Wes Moore condemned the remarks as “peddling racism.” Fort Meade Recall Fight: Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor says a recall drive is based on false pretenses tied to the hiring of a new city law firm, with the dispute emerging amid controversy over a major data center development. Data Center Pressure in the Region: Gov. Matt Meyer joined a bipartisan governors’ task force to shape immigration policy for Washington, while separate coverage highlights mounting state-level fights over data center costs and permitting—an issue Maryland communities have been watching closely. Amazon Hit With New Lawsuit: The FTC and 22 states, including Washington, sued Amazon over alleged “hidden surcharges” and misleading ad pricing practices that plaintiffs say cost advertisers billions. Public Safety and Justice: Maryland authorities charged four people, including the father, in the Linkwood death of 5-year-old Na’Ryah Adams, with the case tied to another shooting the night before. Overdose Awareness: Gov. Wes Moore declared Aug. 31 International Overdose Awareness Day in Maryland, pointing to progress while urging continued investment in treatment and prevention. Cyclospora Research Scaling Back: Federal cyclospora research projects in Maryland are being shut down or relocated as cases surge, raising concerns about future outbreak tracking. Local Governance/Development: Baltimore’s Harborplace redevelopment is set for a major tax break under a Downtown RISE PILOT, potentially cutting property taxes dramatically for years.