Almost two years after the Maryland Health Connection exchange launched Oct. 1, 2013, 92.1 percent of people in Maryland have health insurance coverage, up by three percent from a year ago, according to data released Wednesday morning.
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Hogan, Franchot blast state contractor over speaking payments to O’Malley
The Board of Public Works tabled a contract renewal vote with the Environmental Systems Research Institute, over ethical concerns about the company’s speaking contract with former Gov. Martin O’Malley.
O’Malley’s Push for More Debates Gains Support
For weeks, former-Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has been aggressively pressuring the Democratic National Committee to allow more than six presidential primary debates, a move that gained some traction last week when two top party officials publicly criticized the debate schedule.
Cardin’s Plan to Change Iran Deal Meets Mixed Reviews
After announcing his opposition to President Barack Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran, Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin’s plan to change the deal has met mixed support from interest groups.
Poll: Iranians Overwhelmingly Back Nuclear Deal, But Miss the Details
Three-quarters of Iranians back the nuclear agreement with the United States and a majority have positive expectations for it, according to a new poll conducted for the Center for International and Security Studies at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy.
Gary Kubiak Will See His Former Team, Baltimore Ravens in Week 1
The Baltimore Ravens are headed out west to face the Denver Broncos in Week 1.
Trials of 6 Baltimore officers charged in death of Freddie Gray will remain in city, judge rules
The trials of six police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man fatally injured while in police custody in April, will continue in Baltimore.
Reactions: Baltimore mayor will not seek re-election
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake called a press conference Friday morning and made a formal announcement that she would not seek re-election and focus her attention on healing the city in the wake of Freddie Gray’s death.
Does Preseason Success Mean Hope For Washington Football In 2015?
Can newly appointed starter Kirk Cousins lead the Washington professional football team to a successful season? Statistics show there may be hope for Washington fans.
Maryland College Rankings Remain Consistent Over Time
Maryland schools in the top 200 National Universities list have changed little over the past five years. The same is true of liberal arts college in Maryland, with the exception of St. John’s College.