DEI Contractor Lawsuit: Maryland AG Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general suing the Trump administration over “overreach” in rushed federal contract changes aimed at purging DEI, arguing the rules force states to violate antidiscrimination law. Maryland Primary Voting: Maryland election officials are dealing with fallout from a mail-in ballot mix-up that sent voters the wrong party ballots, while early voting begins June 11 and counties are urging people to check guidance so “no vote will be counted twice.” Housing Affordability Debate: Maryland candidates are split between rent stabilization and rent-supply solutions, with lawmakers and challengers arguing over how to fix a crunch that’s hitting families hard. Local Labor Rights in Charles County: Charles County workers are pushing for collective bargaining rights, with officials flagging potential costs tied to the proposed law. St. Mary’s County Cannabis Fund: Commissioners approved a public hearing for a Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund that would route cannabis tax revenue to low-income communities. Public Health & Safety: Coverage highlights lagging rotavirus vaccination rates and ongoing Maryland transportation and law-enforcement safety messaging as summer travel ramps up. Maryland History: Ancient DNA work helped identify the likely remains of a long-missing Maryland colonial governor’s son, returning the bones after more than 300 years.