Meta Child-Safety Settlement: Meta agreed to pay up to about $17.1B (and as much as $18B in some reports) and overhaul Facebook/Instagram teen protections after states alleged addictive design and youth mental harm, including daily limits and nighttime blocks—an issue with direct implications for Maryland families. Maryland Benefits & Nutrition: Gov. Moore and DHS launched a “Use It or Lose It” SUN Bucks ad push to get families to redeem $120 per child before benefits expire, aiming to close participation gaps and fight childhood hunger. Measles Watch in Maryland: Maryland reported measles outbreaks in multiple counties as students return, with officials urging vaccination and monitoring as cases rise nationally. Public Health Alerts (Rabies): UMES campus officials reported a rabid bat, following other rabies-positive wildlife findings in the region; residents were urged to avoid contact and vaccinate pets. Workforce Health Policy: Maryland’s FAMLI paid leave program is set to begin payroll contributions in 2027, with workers and employers starting deductions for job-protected leave. Local Health & Safety Incidents: A 16-year-old in Leonardtown was critically injured after reportedly jumping from a moving vehicle; a 75-year-old was rescued from water in Hollywood, with conditions pending. Community Wellness: Kent Island Senior Center’s Sept. 22 open house will connect residents with health, hearing, therapy, housing, and medication tips. Cannabis Revenue: Maryland cannabis sales tax revenue reached nearly $28.7M for April–June 2026, supporting state and local programs.