Baltimore Governance Fight: Maryland’s appellate court denied the city’s bid to pause proceedings in its Inspector General dispute, keeping the legal fight moving as Mayor Brandon Scott signals the city will press on. Public Safety Overhaul: Baltimore unveiled a plan for a new Department of Neighborhood Safety to route nonviolent 911 calls to mental health professionals and expand “alternative response,” aiming to cut police involvement in tens of thousands of calls. County Oversight: Howard County’s inspector general says she’s still struggling to get access to the records and systems needed for investigations, raising concerns about delays during a leadership transition. State Transportation Funding: Gov. Wes Moore announced $14.5 million in federal highway safety grants for local agencies to target impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving, plus seat belt and pedestrian safety. Gun Policy: An Anne Arundel lawmaker is pushing tighter gun storage rules after a school incident highlighted gaps in enforcement under Jaelynn’s Law. Immigration & Courts: A Supreme Court mail-voting win for AG Bonta keeps USPS changes blocked for November, while separate lawsuits challenge Trump-era green card rules tied to public benefits. Federal Policy Clash: EPA moves to roll back greenhouse gas limits on power plants, drawing sharp criticism including from Maryland officials. Tech & Privacy: OpenAI’s new personal finance feature is rolling out, but privacy and account-security concerns are front and center.