Developmental Disabilities Administration

Senate panel moves $70B budget forward with some cuts, transfers, and fund restrictions

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Annapolis, MD – According to FOX Baltimore, the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee approved a comprehensive $70 billion state budget plan on Friday morning, March 13, 2026, initiating the final phase of legislative deliberations as the session entered its last 30 days. Lawmakers dedicated nearly two hours to reviewing hundreds of pages detailing agency … Read more

Families on Maryland’s Eastern Shore Fear Impact of Proposed DDA Budget Cuts

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Stockton, MD – According to WBOC, anxiety is mounting among families on Maryland‘s Eastern Shore as state lawmakers consider significant budget cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) that could jeopardize critical care for vulnerable residents. The proposed reductions, totaling $126 million, target the DDA’s funding amid efforts to address escalating costs within the program. … Read more