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Governor Hogan Announces Historic Investments in Public Health and Human Services, Record Funding For Local Health Departments

Governor Hogan Announces Historic Investments in Public Health and Human Services, Record Funding For Local Health Departments

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Larry Hogan today announced that his Fiscal Year 2023 budget will include historic investments in public health, including record funding for the state’s local health departments…. Read more »

Governor Hogan Announces Enhanced Benefits for Utility and Electric Assistance to Address Rise in Heating Costs

Governor Hogan Announces Enhanced Benefits for Utility and Electric Assistance to Address Rise in Heating Costs

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, to address the rise in heating costs, recipients of the state’s utility and electric assistance will receive enhanced benefits during this… Read more »

Tax Credit Available for Families with Children

Tax Credit Available for Families with Children

The Child Tax Credit has been expanded to reach additional children in Maryland, many of whom are in families that do not realize they’re eligible for these funds. Each household… Read more »

Maryland Unveils New “mylife” Website Designed to Support Foster Youth & Alumni

Maryland Unveils New “mylife” Website Designed to Support Foster Youth & Alumni

November 5, 2021 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Unveils New “mylife” Website Designed to Support Foster Youth & Alumni A collaboration between the Maryland Department of Human Services and… Read more »

Maryland Secures Federal Approval to Issue SNAP Emergency Allotments in October

Maryland Secures Federal Approval to Issue SNAP Emergency Allotments in October

October 07, 2021 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Secures Federal Approval to Issue SNAP Emergency Allotments in October Emergency allotments will raise SNAP households’ monthly benefit amount to the… Read more »

Governor Hogan Announces Maryland “Stands Ready and Willing” to Receive More Afghan Interpreters

Governor Hogan Announces Maryland “Stands Ready and Willing” to Receive More Afghan Interpreters

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Larry Hogan today announced the State of Maryland is committed to resettling more Afghan interpreters who have contributed to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.

Maryland Awarded Federal Grant to Establish National Model for Foster Family Development

Maryland Awarded Federal Grant to Establish National Model for Foster Family Development

August 6, 2021 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Awarded Federal Grant to Establish National Model for Foster Family Development Five Counties Selected by the Maryland Department of Human Services… Read more »

Office of Home Energy Programs in Allegany County Moves to County’s Department of Social Services Building

Office of Home Energy Programs in Allegany County Moves to County’s Department of Social Services Building

June 30, 2021 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Office of Home Energy Programs in Allegany County Moves to County’s Department of Social Services Building New location designed to better serve… Read more »

University of Maryland, Baltimore Update on Accellion Data Incident

University of Maryland, Baltimore Update on Accellion Data Incident

June 25, 2021 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Update on Accellion Data Incident Baltimore, MD – As previously announced, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)… Read more »

Media Advisory: Maryland Officials & Non-Profits Unite to Combat Elder Financial Abuse

Media Advisory: Maryland Officials & Non-Profits Unite to Combat Elder Financial Abuse

Maryland, along with states across the country, has experienced a significant increase in the number of financial exploitation cases over the last few years, particularly those involving seniors. Exploitation occurs… Read more »

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