Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller met with the Governor’s Interfaith Council to discuss support for communities affected by federal workforce changes. The administration highlighted ongoing efforts, including job fairs and expanded resources, to assist displaced federal workers in Maryland.
The Maryland Office of the Comptroller reported that the state collected nearly $73 million in tax revenue from adult-use cannabis sales in 2024, with $17.6 million generated in the final quarter. A portion of the revenue was allocated to community reinvestment, county governments, public health initiatives, business assistance, and the state’s General Fund, as outlined in the Cannabis Reform Act of 2023. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore signed three memoranda of understanding with labor unions representing Maryland first responders, including firefighters and law enforcement officers. The agreements outline benefits and commitments to workers, with union leaders expressing appreciation for the administration’s support during challenging financial times.
Governor Wes Moore announced a partnership with SIRUM to expand access to affordable prescription medications in Maryland through the nonprofit pharmacy Good Pill. The initiative allows Maryland residents facing high prescription costs to obtain medications for as little as $2 per month, with prescriptions delivered statewide. (more…)
Eater DC recently unveiled its list of the “Best Korean Barbecue Restaurants Around DC,” featuring three establishments from Maryland, including two located in Montgomery County.
The Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) released a report detailing the historical and current factors driving mass incarceration and racial disparities in the criminal legal system, offering 18 recommendations to address systemic inequities, particularly the over-incarceration of Black people. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 21 attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent significant workforce cuts at the U.S. Department of Education (ED), arguing that the move would disrupt essential educational services. The lawsuit contends that the administration lacks the legal authority to dismantle the department without congressional approval and warns of negative impacts on students, particularly those with disabilities and financial aid recipients.
The Maryland Department of Health has announced two grant opportunities through the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention to address gun violence by promoting safe storage education and community engagement. These grants will provide funding to local health departments for firearm safety initiatives and support a statewide campaign to develop a gun violence prevention strategic plan. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 17 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling that affirms Medicaid recipients’ right to choose their healthcare providers, including Planned Parenthood. The brief argues that Medicaid’s free choice of provider provision protects patients’ ability to access a broad range of medical services, while South Carolina seeks to restrict Medicaid funding for certain providers. (more…)
Maryland State Police will increase patrols across the state during St. Patrick’s Day weekend to target aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving, with enforcement efforts supported by the Maryland Department of Transportation. (more…)
A federal court temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education’s termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants while a lawsuit, joined by Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and other state attorneys general, is underway. The lawsuit challenges the decision, arguing that the grants are essential for addressing teacher shortages and maintaining the quality of education.