ANNAPOLIS, MD—Marylanders with disabilities will hold an action night in Annapolis on Monday to protest Governor Wes Moore’s proposed budget cuts. The “These Are Our Lives” action night is organized and led by people with disabilities who will draw from their own lived experiences. On Monday night, March 3rd, people with developmental disabilities will come together to share their personal […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced an expansion of Medicaid coverage to provide mental health services to all public school students enrolled in the program. Previously, Medicaid only covered these services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). This means that over 650,000 Maryland children, almost half of the state’s student population, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Transportation is set to begin construction on two water main replacements in the county’s Sixth District. Water main replacements are necessary to ensure that the local water distribution system delivers high quality water to homes and businesses, and to prevent future water main breaks. In the areas of Hillendale Park and […]
The following is an op-ed piece from Glen Geelhaar, candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 8. The dismal financial future of our state continues to come into focus. There are no shortages of bad bills in Annapolis that are leading us into financial ruin. The latest egregious attempt at hijacking a great Republican concept is against our President Donald […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 states and territories urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to crack down on the sale of counterfeit weight loss and diabetes drugs. The coalition’s letter highlights the dangers of these counterfeit medications, which include Mounjaro, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Wegovy (GLP-1 drugs). The letter, co-led by […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging on Wednesday announced a new resource for caregivers caring for a loved one at home. Trualta, an e-learning platform that provides education, peer support and coaching for caregivers, is now offered free through the Baltimore County Caregiver Support Program. The new-to-Baltimore County platform helps families and informal caregivers manage care at home, using […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings addressed a packed room of family members and advocates at a breakfast in Annapolis, marking Maryland Developmental Disabilities Day. Speaking to hundreds of attendees from across the state, he emphasized the critical need to protect funding for the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), which provides vital services such as daily living assistance, occupational and physical therapy, adaptive […]
ROSEDALE, MD—The Breast Center at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center has achieved a significant milestone, earning accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) for the fifth consecutive time. This prestigious recognition, awarded by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), underscores the center’s dedication to providing exceptional care for breast disease patients. Maintaining accreditation for five consecutive three-year […]