Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 18 attorneys general filed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit challenging executive orders that impact federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth. (more…)
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Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 states and territories urging the FDA to take action against online retailers selling counterfeit and unregulated GLP-1 drugs, emphasizing the risks to consumer safety and the need for stricter enforcement.
On Tuesday, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and other attorneys general urged the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to support S.J. Res. 10, which would end the national energy emergency declared by President Trump. They argue that U.S. energy production is at record highs, the grid is stable, and extreme weather—not fossil fuel shortages—poses the greatest risk to energy reliability. (more…)
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Montgomery County government has announced that the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment survey is now open, allowing residents to provide feedback that will help area hospitals, including Adventist HealthCare, Holy Cross Health, MedStar Health, and Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital, determine which programs to develop and how best to serve the community. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health has launched a $1.8 million statewide public information campaign to raise awareness about RSV vaccines for pregnant women, infants, seniors, and at-risk populations as part of a broader effort to promote respiratory virus prevention. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 21 other state attorneys general, has sued the Trump administration and the NIH for unlawfully cutting funding for medical research at universities by reducing “indirect cost” reimbursements, potentially jeopardizing vital biomedical research and public health advancements. (more…)
Montgomery County government has provided an update on bird flu, advising residents to stay informed about the ongoing spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which recently impacted a local backyard chicken flock, and to take necessary precautions when encountering sick or dead birds. Full news release below: (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 15 other state attorneys general issued a statement opposing a recent Trump administration Executive Order, reaffirming their commitment to protecting access to gender-affirming care and vowing to challenge any federal actions that seek to restrict it. (more…)
Maryland saw a significant 38% decrease in fatal overdoses in 2024, with 1,553 reported cases compared to 2,511 in 2023, according to preliminary state data. Governor Wes Moore attributed the decline to increased investments in behavioral health and substance use care but emphasized the need for continued efforts, particularly in addressing racial disparities in overdose rates. (more…)
According to the Maryland Department of Agriculture, state lab testing has detected highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in a Montgomery County backyard flock, prompting a quarantine of affected premises and the depopulation of birds to prevent its spread. While the risk to the general public remains low, officials urge flock owners to follow biosecurity measures, register their birds, and report suspected cases, with additional precautions recommended for hunters and those in close contact with poultry.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued guidance to Maryland healthcare providers on handling immigration enforcement at medical facilities to ensure compliance with laws while protecting patients’ access to care and privacy. (more…)