Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 16 other states and the District of Columbia, has joined a petition urging the FDA to remove or ease restrictions on mifepristone, citing extensive evidence of its safety and concerns about limited access to medication abortions. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging recent federal actions by the Trump administration that seek to restrict access to healthcare for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary youth, arguing the measures exceed federal authority and threaten lawful medical care.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $1.3 million in grants to three local organizations: Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy, Identity, Inc., and Tree of Hope Association, Inc., to support peer-led, culturally responsive programs addressing youth mental health and substance use, particularly among Black and Latino youth. Funded by settlement agreements with JUUL and Altria, the initiatives focus on prevention, education, and direct support in communities most affected by vaping and substance misuse.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging a provision in the recently passed budget reconciliation law that blocks Medicaid funding for services provided by Planned Parenthood, arguing it is unconstitutional and would negatively impact public health and increase state healthcare costs.
On Monday, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 14 attorneys general submitted comments opposing a USDA proposal to collect and share personal data from SNAP recipients, arguing it is unnecessary, unlawful, and threatens privacy protections.
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.