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The Moore-Miller Administration is committed to creating a data-driven, heart-led government. See examples of how we're using data to deliver results for Marylanders.
On June 17, 2024, Governor Moore issued an Executive Clemency Order pardoning certain Maryland convictions related to the simple possession of cannabis (the “Cannabis Pardon Order”). His historic action pardoned 175,000 Maryland convictions for cannabis possession, which removes barriers to employment, housing, and other services. The order is the largest pardon for misdemeanor cannabis possession charges for any state and the inclusion of paraphernalia makes Maryland the first state to take such action. Since then, Governor Moore announced pardons for 6,938 additional convictions for simple cannabis possession—increasing the total to over 181,000 issued pardons for Maryland cannabis possession convictions.
Many veterans prefer in-person appointments with benefits specialists to help navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs claims process, but high demand has historically meant long wait times. In 2024, the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families implemented targeted operational changes at its busiest service centers to address this challenge. As a result, the Department of Veterans and Military Families’ three most backlogged service locations throughout Maryland saw dramatically decreased wait times. On average, wait times across Maryland offices decreased by more than 50%—dropping from an average of nearly 11 days in July 2023 (the start of FY 2024) to under 4 days in June 2025 (the end of FY 2025). These wait times have continued to decrease since then (as of December 2025), and are now at a 75% reduction compared to July 2023.
Many children lose access to free and reduced-price meals from school during the summer, forcing families to stretch their grocery budgets. As a result, children may experience greater food insecurity—which can have serious consequences for their health, well-being, and educational success. While historically Maryland has been able to support only a fraction of families that could benefit, the Moore-Miller Administration’s efforts to expand access and improve data sharing led the state to feed record numbers in 2024 and 2025. In summer 2025, the State of Maryland issued $75.5 million in federally-funded grocery buying benefits, and local government matching funds were not required.
The launch of the Unified Benefits Screener and One Application help Marylanders seamlessly access benefits in the State of Maryland. The Unified Benefits Screener is a digital tool that allows individuals to check their eligibility for Medicaid; Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Emergency Assistance; Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA); Home Energy Assistance Program (OHEP), and more—all in one short, online form. On average, users complete the form in under five minutes. Users can then apply to these benefits simultaneously through the One Application, which was unveiled in July 2025—meaning Marylanders no longer need to juggle complex, duplicative forms or schedule in-person appointments. In 28 minutes, on average, users can complete the One Application from a laptop, library computer or smartphone.
Research demonstrates that children who live with kin experience improved well-being and greater stability, reduced trauma, and have a higher likelihood of permanency. In 2024, Maryland passed a law to prioritize kinship caregiving, and following the passage of the law, the Department of Human Services launched “Family Matters” to promote kin-first practices across the State. As part of this change, the Department updated its policies, offered new training to staff, and more. As of December 2025, 330 more children in out-of-home care are living with family members, representing a 33% increase in the rate of placement with kin since the law went into effect in October 2024. The agency has also seen an increase in kinship caregivers who are officially licensed by the state.