ANNAPOLIS – A bill requiring CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to prove its proposed conversion to for-profit status will be in the public’s interest passed the House Economic Matters Committee Thursday, which may make the health care provider’s quest a lot more difficult
Mental Health Clinics Say They’re In Dire Need of Funds
ANNAPOLIS – The state has consistently underestimated mental health funding, and without a $26 million infusion immediately, services for the state’s most fragile population could shut down, a panel of public mental health care providers told the House Environmental Matters Committee Thursday
Maryland Mental Health Care In Crisis, Panel Tells Lawmakers
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland has consistently underestimated mental health funding and without a $26 million infusion immediately, services for the state’s most fragile population could shut down, a panel of public mental health care providers told the House Environmental Matters Committee Thursday
Lawmakers Grill Insurance Commissioner, CareFirst Vice President
ANNAPOLIS – With CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as Maryland’s health insurer of last resort, lawmakers worried Tuesday how the poor and underinsured will be cared for if a planned buyout of the company goes through
Bill Inspired by Earnhardt Autopsy Record Battle Sparks Debate
ANNAPOLIS – A controversial debate over access to autopsy photos of racecar legend Dale Earnhardt spilled over to Maryland Thursday at a House Environmental Matters Committee meeting
Air Pollution Permit Bill Speeds to House of Delegates
ANNAPOLIS – A bill to reinstate the Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to issue air pollution permits is scheduled to reach the House of Delegates floor Friday
Minority Democrats, GOP Criticize Governor’s Redistricting Map
ANNAPOLIS – Minority members of the Democratic Party and Republicans have accused Gov
Governor Releases Legislative Redistricting Map
ANNAPOLIS – The battle for political power in Maryland was officially joined Wednesday with Gov