State Workforce Policy: Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order making Maryland a “Recovery-Friendly Workplace,” requiring state agencies to train staff on substance use disorders, treatment, recovery, and overdose response—shifting corrective action toward support through employee assistance first. Housing & Economic Access: Moore’s “Delivering for Maryland” tour continued in Baltimore County, highlighting investments for first homebuyers, seniors, and agriculture, and announcing a new Maryland Mortgage Program loan product for first responders and teachers buying their first homes. Courts & Elections: The Maryland Supreme Court cleared a redistricting ballot question for November, but with rewritten language after Republican challenges—keeping the fight focused on how voters will be asked to amend the state constitution. Public Health: Maryland updated 2026-27 income rules for free and reduced-price school meals, with a family-of-four cutoff of $42,900 for free meals and $61,050 for reduced-price. Local Governance: Baltimore voters will decide Question F, which could shift contract and spending power away from the Board of Estimates toward the City Council. Health & Safety: Two separate IV saline recalls in Maryland and other states cited contamination concerns (fiberglass/iron oxide), prompting providers to stop and return affected lots. Travel & Security: Labor Day travel is expected to bring heavy crowds and higher gas prices, with BWI pausing runway work during the holiday weekend; meanwhile, an American Airlines flight diverted to BWI after a passenger was restrained with duct tape and zip ties following alleged racist and anti-gay slurs.