Supporting Latino Marylanders

Impacts for Latino Marylanders

• 96,000 Latino Children

  Expanded and invested in Maryland Meals for Achievement program to provide more than 96,000 Latino children with free school meals this year.

• $10 Billion

  Governor Moore has made record investments in our public schools investing nearly $10 billion, which will support the more than 210,000 Latino students enrolled in public schools across our state.

• 26,700 Latino Workers

  Raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour, raising wages for nearly 26,700 Latino workers across the state, contributing to one of the lowest unemployment rates across the country.

• $50 Million

  $50 million in grant awards to support vacant property reduction efforts in Baltimore City through the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative.

Access To World-Class And Affordable Health Care

Maintained health care for more than 280,000 Latino Marylanders across the state, expanded Maryland Medicaid to provide 12-months of comprehensive postpartum care, and lowered costs of prescription drugs through the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board, helping Latino Marylanders get the medicine they need at a low price.

Creating Safer Communities For Latino Marylanders

In order to reduce gun violence among young people in our communities, the Moore-Miller Administration launched The Thrive Academy to expand intervention and rehabilitation services to youth who are most at-risk to be victims or perpetrators of gun violence. Since October of 2023, Thrive has served 165 youth, 92% being youth of color and nearly 11% are Latino.

Protecting And Uplifting Immigrant Communities

Allocated $5 million to help immigrant Marylanders thrive, including establishing support infrastructures and connecting individuals to SNAP, Medicaid, TCA, and WIC. Governor Moore is fighting to uphold the Constitution and protect all Maryland families, including immigrant families.