Days before a key provision of his health care law takes effect, President Barack Obama told an audience in Prince George’s County Thursday that affordable health care in the United States is a right and not a privilege and called on Maryland to help spread the word about the Affordable Care Act.
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Recession, State Law, Lead Marylanders to Switch from Private to Public Health Insurance
A 2007 Maryland law expanding the state’s Medicaid program, along with job losses during the recession, has led a large number of Marylanders to enroll in public health care programs.
Marylanders Petition O’Malley with “Boarding Passes for Justice”
According to several advocacy groups, food service and retail workers at BWI are not being fairly compensated.
Maryland Poker Pros Enjoy High Stakes Poker Room Close to Home
The new poker room at Maryland Live, one of the East Coast’s largest, is allowing more local poker pros to find high-stakes games close to home, contributing to the development of a strong poker scene in the state.
Bird Friendly Coffee Takes Flight in Maryland
Bird Friendly coffee—grown and processed with the aim of protecting the habitats of migratory birds—is gaining popularity, with some Maryland retailers embracing the environmentally conscious brew.
Maryland Combats Power Plant Pollution
Although Maryland is making strides in reducing its carbon footprint, air pollution from power plants is still creating environmental and health concerns, according to a recent report from Environment Maryland. And some states bordering the Chesapeake Bay have power plants that rank among the dirtiest, according to the advocacy group.
EPA Regulations on Power Plant Emissions Could Devastate Western Maryland Coal Mining, Industry Says
Carbon limits on new power plants could hurt Western Maryland’s coal mining industry.
Success of Obama’s Education Initiative in Maryland Unclear
A report on the failings of President Barack Obama’s $4 billion education initiative has evoked conflicting responses about the program’s effectiveness in Maryland.
Health Organizations Prepare to Enroll Maryland Uninsured in Obamacare
Navigators and assisters will help health insurance applicants identify coverage options.
House Votes to Cut SNAP Spending Despite More Marylanders Using Food Stamps
U.S. House of Representatives votes to cut $40 billion from SNAP food stamp program, while Maryland food stamp participation increases 9 percent – the third-highest of any state.