The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is offering free back-to-school vaccinations for children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who live in the County and are missing required immunizations. Vaccines are available by appointment at multiple clinic locations through the end of September to help students meet state vaccination requirements for the 2025–2026 school year. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of Maryland Benefits One Application, a new mobile-friendly tool that allows eligible residents to apply for multiple assistance programs—including Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, WIC, and energy aid—through a single, streamlined platform.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to terminate federal funding for school-based mental health programs, citing concerns about the impact on student well-being, particularly in underserved communities.
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction in a multistate lawsuit joined by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, temporarily blocking the Kennedy administration’s plan to restructure the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and lay off thousands of employees. (more…)
Effective today, Tuesday, July 1, the sales tax on adult-use cannabis and cannabis products in Maryland has increased from 9% to 12%, following approval by the General Assembly during the 2025 legislative session. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health’s Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention has released a Preliminary State Plan and a Firearm Violence Data Dashboard to support a public health approach to reducing gun violence. The tools provide comprehensive data and strategic goals to help state and community leaders develop targeted, data-driven prevention efforts.
On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore issued a statement marking the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the federal constitutional right to abortion. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise, offering safety tips and resources to stay cool and recognize symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown issued the following statement on Wednesday, June 18, after the SCOTUS decision that upheld Tennessee’s ban on transgender care for minors: (more…)
The Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience has awarded $304,000 to six community organizations through the FY25 Nutrition Benefits Outreach Grant Program to help connect eligible but unenrolled households with SNAP and other nutrition assistance programs, aiming to support over 8,000 families experiencing food insecurity.
On Friday, Maryland officials and stakeholders convened for a roundtable to address the potential impacts of over $1 trillion in proposed federal budget cuts, which could significantly reduce Medicaid, health insurance, and SNAP benefits for hundreds of thousands of Marylanders.