Study Puts Cost of Secondhand Smoke at Almost $600 Million

ANNAPOLIS – The cost of secondhand smoke in Maryland amounted to nearly $600 million in visits to doctors and hospitals and costs associated with premature death in 2005, according to a new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University

Statewide Smoking Ban for Bars and Restaurants Proposed Again

ANNAPOLIS – Despite defeats of similar legislation in three previous attempts, anti-smoking advocates will once again introduce a bill to ban smoking in all Maryland restaurants and bars

Ehrlich to Again Propose Slots Legislation

ANNAPOLIS – For the fourth consecutive year, Gov

Who’s Overspending Now? The GOP, Democrats Say

ANNAPOLIS – During his announcement of a proposed $29