AI Regulation Push: Michigan AG Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition urging Congress to regulate AI now, warning unchecked development could threaten financial systems, critical infrastructure, and national security. Vaccine Guidance Fight: Nessel also urged HHS to stop undermining science-based federal vaccine recommendations, saying recent changes are creating confusion and could lower vaccination rates. Cybersecurity for Water: A Pew Research report says cyberattacks targeting U.S. water systems are rising, with incidents this summer linked to Iran-linked activity and attempted intrusions. Elections Data Court Fight: In Maryland federal court, DOJ lawyers are set to argue against blocking DHS plans to create citizen voting-eligibility lists using federal data, as privacy advocates challenge the move. Maryland Quantum & Tech: Microsoft is giving DARPA on-site access to a new quantum system at UMD’s Discovery District for testing, while Maryland also moves to tighten data center approvals via a new state task force and guardrails. Quantum Computing Spotlight: Maryland’s quantum push drew international attention at the Quantum World Congress in College Park. Rural Healthcare Aviation: BETA launched North Carolina eVTOL flight operations under the eLIFT program to test faster, all-electric delivery of critical medical supplies. Health & Aging Research: Johns Hopkins researchers report lower spine bone density is linked to faster cognitive decline in older adults. STEM in Schools: Baltimore Poly unveiled Maryland’s first high school cyber range for hands-on hacking drills.