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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…
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
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…
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…
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)…
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…
Maryland Commission for Women Releases Study on Status of Maryland Women
June 11, 2021 Media Contact: Judith Vaughan-Prather judith.vaughan-prather@maryland.gov Maryland Commission for Women Releases Study on Status of Maryland Women The Maryland Commission for Women released Maryland Women: A Status Report,…
Maryland Department of Human Services Selected To Participate In First-of-its-Kind National Effort to Redesign Child Welfare
February 11, 2021 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Human Services Selected To Participate In First-of-its-Kind National Effort to Redesign Child Welfare Thriving Families, Safer Children Program Aims…
Maryland Department of Human Services Advises Eligible Marylanders To Utilize the Earned Income Tax Credit
January 26, 2021 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Human Services Advises Eligible Marylanders To Utilize the Earned Income Tax Credit Availability of federal and state tax credits…
Governor Hogan Announces $1 Billion Emergency Stimulus and Tax Relief Package
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Larry Hogan today introduced the RELIEF Act of 2021, an emergency legislative package that will provide more than $1 billion in direct stimulus and tax relief…
