The Maryland Historical Trust - Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program – Funding passed creating an opportunity for future funding up to $5M for the Museum Assistance Program at Maryland Historical Trust — and with the removal of the restriction disallowing Maryland State Arts Council funding recipients from applying. Heritage Area directors, Meagan Baco and Shauntee Daniels, board members of Maryland Museums Association joined staff and board members from Maryland Center for History and Culture at the bill signing in Annapolis on May 9, 2024.