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.
The Maryland Comptroller’s Office announced that the state collected over $17.5 million in adult-use cannabis sales tax revenue from January to March 2025, with the Central Region generating the highest share. A portion of the revenue is allocated to community reinvestment, public health, business assistance, and counties, with the remainder—over $5.3 million—directed to the state’s General Fund.
More than 2,500 cannabis consumers voted in an online poll by The Montgonion, a satirical Montgomery County website that, while known for its humor, wasn’t joking around about this list.
The Maryland Department of Health has received federal approval to expand access to behavioral health and home and community-based services for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances, enhancing eligibility, reducing administrative barriers, and improving family and peer support under the state’s 1915(i) Medicaid plan.
Attorney General Anthony Brown and 19 other attorneys general have urged the American Medical Association to adopt stronger protections for health care providers by opposing board certification requirements that compel travel to states with restrictive abortion and gender-affirming care laws, citing safety and access concerns.
The FDA has approved Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid, for adults 65+ and high-risk individuals aged 12–64, triggering a $175 million milestone payment from Sanofi, which will lead commercialization.
The Maryland Department of Health is seeking public comment on proposed regulations to strengthen oversight of community-based behavioral health programs by clarifying standards, establishing staffing requirements, streamlining licensing, and enhancing enforcement, as part of a broader effort to combat fraud and ensure quality care. (more…)