ANNAPOLIS – State senators will consider legislation Wednesday that would ban artificial coloring in food served in public schools, as well as require labeling on artificially colored foods across the state because of concerns that they contribute to hyperactive behavior in children
Legislators, Advocates Hope to Reform Insurance System
ANNAPOLIS – Legislators and health care leaders announced a package of bills Wednesday that would increase the percentage of insurance premiums health insurers must spend on health care, as opposed to administrative costs and profits
Slots Estimates Much Lower Than Initially Projected
ANNAPOLIS – Companies that submitted proposals to operate slot machines at five locations designated by the General Assembly only requested a total of 6,550 machines, as opposed to the 10,550 initially estimated Monday, Donald Fry, head of the commission that oversees the implementation of slots, said Tuesday
House Leaders Shoot for $200 Million Budget Cushion
ANNAPOLIS – House Democratic leaders announced Friday that they intend to secure a $200-$250 million budget surplus in case of future revenue shortfalls, about five times as much as Gov
Environmental Groups Say State Not Enforcing Pollution Laws
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of the Environment has neglected to act on more than 1,400 violations of state and federal pollution laws, environmental groups said in a press conference Thursday