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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…
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…
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…
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,…
