Maryland says ‘Leave no one behind.’ So, why are young adults still invisible?

By: Santi Bhagat

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 15, 2026

Words: 827

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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When I read about Gov. Wes Moore’s $5 million apprenticeship initiative, I thought this would be perfect for young adults with chronic health conditions. Sadly, they were not included.

Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller won in 2022 promising to Leave No One Behind. They’re running on it again for 2026. One in three young adults lives with a chronic childhood condition, and they’ve been left behind their entire adult lives. Many call themselves Young …

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