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Great op-ed in the Washington Post

"As Maryland weighs another tobacco tax increase, it can look to the success of its last one."

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Candidates hit up for tobacco tax pledge

The Daily Record April 9, 2014 Bryan P. Sears If you’re running for a seat in the Maryland

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Coalition plans to pose question to Md. candidates: Is it time to raise the tobacco tax?

Washington Post By John Wagner,  Published: APRIL 09, 1:57 A coalition of health advocacy and

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Advocates urge increase of Maryland’s Tobacco Tax

"Cigarette smoking has dropped almost 32 percent -- almost double the national average -- (and)

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Health groups urge $1 tax increase per pack of cigarettes

“It really is a win-win-win for Maryland. It’s a win for public health,” Amy Barkley, of the

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General Assembly candidates asked to state position on cigarette tax hike

“The document simply says ‘I support the dollar tobacco tax to reduce smoking and fund health

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Healthcare advocates push for cigarette tax hike

Today, health care advocates and community leaders sent letters to every candidate in the General

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Two days after session ends, a push for higher tobacco taxes

  WBAL 1090AM April 9, 2014 Robert Lang Two days after the 2014 Session of the Maryland

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Great news coverage thanks to Ravens Superstar Lardarius Webb and 211!

Check out some great articles and television clips from our radio ad launch with Lardarius Webb of

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The importance of signing up

Since Oct. 1, the Affordable Care Act has provided full health care coverage to over 230,000

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Ravens Superstar Lardarius Webb Joins Health Advocates To Urge Marylanders To Dial 2-1-1

Today, Ravens superstar cornerback Lardarius Webb informs Maryland residents about where and how to

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Poll shows Marylanders, Lower Shore residents support new cigarette tax

If the bill becomes law, DeMarco and others expect it would decrease youth smoking by 10 percent,

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Hearings in Annapolis

Hearings for our Healthy Maryland Initiative (HB 108/SB 37) proposal to fund expanded

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Monday viewpoints: Why the fuss over “the waiver?”

The Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative applauds the state's unique Medicare waiver under the

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Maryland experiments with capping hospital spending

Vincent DeMarco, the president of the consumer group Maryland Health Care for All Coalition, said

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Work-arounds are used to get consumers health care

Beginning Tuesday, radio and TV ads will encourage residents to call 211 and get health coverage

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Dial 2-1-1 to find local health insurance options– Now THAT’S a good call!

Join prominent linebacker London Fletcher and former player, now sports commentator Doc Walker as

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Advocates’ stance: Higher taxes, less smoking

The Daily Record October 30, 2013 Bryan Sears The head of a group that spearheaded a $1 increase in

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A penny earned: The SIM process

Marylanders know prevention pays off. That’s why our state is among a select group planning smart

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Expanded Medicaid to improve care for 81,000 Marylanders

Capital News Service October 3, 2013 Kirsten Petersen COLLEGE PARK – Thousands of low-income