Maryland Vaccine Policy Shift: Maryland Department of Health issued its first statewide 2026-27 vaccine schedule under the new Vax Act, aiming to keep guidance stable as federal rules keep changing; the plan covers COVID-19, flu, RSV and more, with no new school mandates. Forever Chemicals Fight: Perdue AgriBusiness is seeking a nearly fivefold increase in wastewater releases tied to PFAS concerns near its Salisbury plant, as residents and regulators weigh contamination risks. Power Infrastructure Tension: Remington residents pushed back on BGE’s plan for high-voltage transmission towers tied to Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel project, arguing for more study and community input. Data Centers as a Ballot Issue: Frederick County’s upcoming election could hinge on data center policy, with residents calling for change after council decisions expanded development zones. AI Oversight in Washington: Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen joined lawmakers questioning OpenAI after an incident involving AI startup Hugging Face, pressing for access for federal cybersecurity agencies. Space & Science: NASA announced Baltimore County native Reid Wiseman will retire to emeritus status after commanding Artemis II, and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope continues its mission at L2. Tech & Jobs: A new AFL-CIO Tech Institute brief warns electronic shelf labels could raise grocery prices and cut wages, urging bans.