Maryland has released its statewide vaccine schedules and recommendations for children and adults for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season, providing updated guidance on COVID-19, flu, RSV and other routine vaccinations. (more…)
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Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a coalition of 22 states in a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration rule that would prohibit federal Medicaid funding for certain gender-affirming care provided to minors and some young adults. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore has declared August 31 International Overdose Awareness Day in Maryland, honoring those who have died from overdoses and highlighting the state’s efforts to expand prevention, treatment and recovery services. (more…)
As more than 890,000 children return to classrooms across Maryland this week, Gov. Wes Moore is highlighting the state’s Vax Act and existing immunization requirements for students. (more…)
Maryland collected approximately $28.7 million in cannabis sales tax revenue from April through June 2026, according to figures released Tuesday by the Office of the Comptroller. (more…)
Maryland has launched a new $3 million initiative aimed at expanding the state’s nursing workforce by providing zero-interest loans to students pursuing associate degrees in nursing. (more…)
Maryland has launched a new Assisted Outpatient Treatment program designed to provide court-ordered, community-based treatment and support for individuals with severe mental illness who have had difficulty remaining engaged in voluntary treatment. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a federal court has struck down a provision of a Trump administration rule that would have excluded certain types of gender-affirming care from the Affordable Care Act’s essential health benefits. (more…)
Montgomery County has awarded $750,000 to six partnerships aimed at expanding access to nutritious, locally produced foods for residents experiencing food insecurity and diet-related health conditions. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health has expanded its Maryland Vaccine Program by adding 10 Federally Qualified Health Centers, increasing the number of locations where uninsured and underinsured adults can receive recommended vaccines at no cost. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general urging Congress to preserve federal reforms aimed at regulating intoxicating hemp-derived products. (more…)