Maryland Department of Human Services Archives

Governor Moore announces streamlined benefits access for Marylanders through Maryland Benefits One Application

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Marylanders seeking vital state benefits can now apply for multiple programs through a single, mobile-friendly online application, Governor Wes Moore announced this week. The new “Maryland Benefits One Application” aims to streamline access to critical services like Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, WIC, and energy assistance. “Today, we take a big step forward in our work to ensure that Marylanders can […]

Governor Moore announces increased energy assistance benefits

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland households eligible for energy assistance will begin receiving increased benefits to help offset rising energy costs, Governor Wes Moore has announced. The additional aid, administered through the Maryland Department of Human Services’ Office of Home Energy Programs, is partly due to increased appropriations for the Strategic Energy Investment Fund. “At a time when the federal government is passing […]

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Maryland launches mobile tool to check benefit eligibility

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has launched a new mobile-friendly tool to help residents see if they qualify for benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps, and energy assistance. Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of Maryland’s Unified Benefits Screener on December 13, 2024. It’s a joint initiative between the Maryland Departments of Human Services, Health, and Information Technology. Marylanders can quickly check their […]

New leadership announced for Baltimore County Board of Education

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education selected Jane Lichter as its chair and Robin Harvey as its vice chair during a meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd. Both officers will serve one-year terms. Lichter, a resident of Pikesville and former educator, was elected to the Board of Education in 2022. She served her first one-year term as Board Chair. Harvey, […]

Maryland launches SUN Bucks summer food assistance program

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Human Services has launched a new program that aims to help families buy groceries during the summer months when children are not in school. The Maryland SUN Bucks program will provide eligible families with $40 per month in June, July and August for the purchase of food. This program is part of Maryland’s efforts to […]

Maryland announces Council on Innovation & Impact members

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland is launching the Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact as part of a broader plan to increase innovation, talent, and resources across sectors of the state’s economy. The council, established by executive order (PDF) in May 2023, will be responsible for identifying and strengthening cross-sector partnerships, and will work with philanthropic and social sector leaders […]

County Executive Cassilly vows to block efforts to relocate undocumented immigrants to Harford County

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BEL AIR, MD—County Executive Bob Cassilly this week issued the following statement on possible efforts to relocate undocumented immigrants to Harford County. “My office received an unsolicited letter on Monday from an unknown organization indicating that they were working to bring up to 105 families of undocumented immigrants from New York City to the Holiday Inn in Belcamp. A letter […]

Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore signs executive order establishing Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to establish the Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact. “Today we are making it clear that we are eager to work with anyone who is ready to build a Maryland that leaves no one behind,” said Gov. Wes Moore. “From local leaders to nonprofits and philanthropists, we are going to ensure […]

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