ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Statement on Iran Conflict * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today released the following statement regarding the Iran conflict. "As Governor of the State of Maryland, I have a solemn duty to protect the safety and security of all Marylanders. I am closely monitoring the ongoing military operations in Iran and their implications both at home and abroad. Given Maryland's unique role in our nation's defense, with a signific more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing the proposed rule CMS-3481-P. This regulation aims to prohibit certain medical procedures for children based on ideological grounds, and the Commission argues that it is both inappropriate and dangerous. The Commission, which is a state advisory body tasked with addressing challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ communities in Maryland, highlights several critical issues with the proposed rule.  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Trans Maryland, a community organization dedicated to the health and rights of transgender individuals, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule titled "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospital Condition of Participation: Prohibiting Sex-Rejecting Procedures for Children." The organization argues that the proposed rule represents an overreach of federal authority and threatens both the financial stability of healthcare facilities more ST