Ben Jealous, the Maryland Democratic candidate for governor, faces a steep test to unseat popular Republican incumbent Gov. Larry Hogan in November.
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Hogan and Jealous square off in lone debate
Maryland’s Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and his Democratic challenger, Ben Jealous, on Monday painted starkly different portraits of both each other and the direction they would take the state in the lone debate of the 2018 Maryland governor’s race.
Hogan announces lower 2019 insurance premiums in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday announced a reduction in next year’s insurance premium rates for individual healthcare plans in the state.
Maryland lawmakers tackle health care proposals
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — A trio of weighty healthcare bills are moving through legislature to counterbalance recent healthcare decisions at the federal level.
#HandsoffmyBC gains traction — online and off — after Trump announces new birth control rule
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — On October 6th, the Trump administration announced its decision to roll back a federal rule, established under the Affordable Care Act, that required most employers to provide employees with birth control coverage without a co-pay. The…
Baltimore brings free healthcare to the community
Remote Area Medical stopped in Baltimore for the first time ever to bring free medical, vision, dental care and more to members of the community.
The Legislative Black Caucus calls for a special session on medical marijuana legislation
Members of the Maryland General Assembly Legislative Black Caucus, upset by the failure of one of their top priorities in the closing minutes of the just-ended 90-day session are now calling for passage of that legislation and demanding the governor and legislative leaders call a special session to do that. The bill would expand the number of licensed growers in state’s medical marijuana program by adding five growers to add diversity which the caucus says is currently lacking.
Affordable Care Act substantially expanded mental health coverage
The Affordable Care Act strengthened benefits for mental health services and addiction treatment across the country. A repeal could seriously affect Marylanders, especially those who received coverage through Medicaid expansion.
Anne Arundel, Prince George’s Counties battle over new cardiac care location
ANNAPOLIS, Md, — Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis recently got the green light to establish an open-heart surgery program. That decision is not sitting well with Prince George’s County officials who say it will impact on state resources they…
Despite highest median income in the nation, 17 other states have fewer uninsured people than Maryland
Maryland is the wealthiest state in the United States, but does not have the lowest rate of uninsured people.