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CriticalPublic Safety

H.R. 1 Medicaid and SNAP cuts

Federal changes have already cut Medicaid for 1,082 county residents, with SNAP work requirements expanding to age 64 and marketplace subsidies ending for TPS holders in January 2027. County agencies are scrambling to route people into Montgomery Cares and other programs.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 29, 2026

CriticalPublic Safety

Youth suicide attempt ER visits up 46%

ER visits for youth suicide attempts jumped from 489 to 523 countywide, with youth ages 5-17 up 46%. Black youth rates rose fastest, and a youth-focused crisis stabilization center reopens in November.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 6, 2026