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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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Democracy Groups Urge Vignarajah to Return Fair Election Funds

By Maryland State Wire | May 2, 2024

Baltimore City mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah's recent endorsement of one of his opponents has sparked controversy regarding the use of public funds allocated through the city's small donor public financing program. According to the Fair Elections law, candidates who withdraw from the program are required to repay all public funds received, plus interest.Emily Scarr, the Maryland PIRG Director, emphasized the importance of upholding the principles of the Fair Elections program, stating, "While we have yet to hear a legal opinion on the matter, we hope Mr. Vignarajah...

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Maryland during 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 25, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 10 inspections at 10 Veterinary companies from Maryland in 2023.

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Report: Maryland ranked No. 9 for per-capita credit card fraud reports in 2023

By Maryland State Wire News Service | Apr 25, 2024

Maryland ranked No. 9 in the country for per-capita credit card fraud reports in 2023.

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Which type of Maryland companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2023?

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 24, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 99 inspections at 96 Food and Cosmetics companies from Maryland in 2023.

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Maryland: Drugs companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Maryland in 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 23, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 23 inspections at 21 Drugs companies from Maryland in 2023.

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26 Maryland hospitals participate in federal 340B Drug Pricing Program

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 23, 2024

Maryland has 26 hospitals in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in Maryland during 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 22, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 12 inspections at 12 device companies from Maryland in 2023.

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Maryland: Biologics companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in Maryland in 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 21, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 11 inspections at 11 Biologics companies from Maryland in 2023.

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Frederick doctor: ‘We offer the newest technology’ to address eustachian tube dysfunction

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 19, 2024

Eustachian tube dysfunction is a disorder in which passageways in the ears are plugged up and cause uncomfortable symptoms. Dr. Jamie Oberman of Frederick Breathe Free recommends an eustachian tube balloon dilation procedure if the condition becomes serious.

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Maryland Lawmakers Fail to Pass Voter Registration for Returning Citizens

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 17, 2024

On April 17, 2024, the Maryland Senate faced criticism for failing to pass a bill that would have expanded automatic voter registration policies to include the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS), thus guaranteeing access to voter registration and the ballot for justice-impacted residents."Maryland had an opportunity to prioritize access to voter registration for those impacted by the criminal legal system, but let politics get in the way," expressed Joanne Antoine, executive director of Common Cause Maryland.Keshia Morris Desir, justice and...

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Maryland House Fails Voters on Special Elections

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 16, 2024

Apr 16, 2024Last week, the Maryland House of Delegates faced criticism for failing to pass a bill that would have empowered voters in the state. Instead, the decision to maintain a process where political insiders hold more sway than the electorate has sparked disappointment and frustration among advocacy groups."We’re extremely disappointed that the House let voters down yet again,” expressed Joanne Antoine, executive director of Common Cause Maryland, reflecting a sentiment shared by many who had hoped for a more democratic approach to filling legislative vacancies....

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Capitol Breathe Free Sinus announces support for C4 Foundation to support Navy SEALs

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 15, 2024

Capitol Breathe Free, an ear, nose and throat clinic located at 13580 Groupe Drive in Suite 404, announced its support for the C4 Foundation, an organization that supports Navy SEALs and their families.

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Protecting Election Officials is Now Law in Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 10, 2024

In a significant development, Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland signed the Protecting Election Officials Act of 2024 into law yesterday. This legislation, which received bipartisan support in both chambers of the Assembly, introduces a new misdemeanor charge for individuals who threaten election officials or their families.Joanne Antoine, the executive director of Common Cause Maryland, expressed her support for the new law by stating, "Our election workers deserve this victory. Here in Maryland, we don’t just talk about the importance of democracy — we defend it, along with all...

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Individual income tax revenue down 17.7% from previous quarter in Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 5, 2024

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $2.5 billion in individual income tax revenue for Maryland, a 17.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Tax Revenue Analysis: Maryland collects $2.3 billion in sales and gross receipt tax during Q3 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Apr 3, 2024

Maryland collected $2.3 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 45.2% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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VA provides 208.4% more home purchase loans in Maryland in Q4 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 23, 2024

There were 1,912 VA home purchases in Maryland in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $928.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,912 home purchase loans in Maryland in Q4 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 22, 2024

There were 1,912 VA home purchase loans issued in Maryland in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $928.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Frederick doctor on sinusitis: ‘You can lose your sense of smell, which can be permanent’

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 21, 2024

Chronic sinusitis can affect people in many ways, including loss of smell and taste, according to ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists. According to Dr. Jamie Oberman of Frederick Breathe Free, seeing an ENT specialist can help with these kinds of problems.

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24 basketball players from Maryland jumping for first place in women’s NCAA tournament

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 20, 2024

Baltimore has the most players of any city representing Maryland in the tournament.

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14 basketball players from Maryland jumping for first place in men’s NCAA tournament

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 19, 2024

Baltimore, Upper Marlboro and Silver Spring players represent Maryland in the tournament.