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Media advisory: New Maryland poll finds “Overwhelming” public support for ending drug  companies’ direct-to-consumer advertising tax break 

March 16, 2026 New revenue from SB 987/HB 484 would help fully fund Medicaid and make private

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Baltimore Sun: Drug commercials cost Maryland money. Advocates want to change that

Baltimore SunMarch 12, 2026Ben Mause Excerpt:  Activists are urging Maryland lawmakers to

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Media Advisory: Senate hearing on bill to remove tax break for Big Pharma’s exorbitant drug advertising

Legislation would remove tax exemption for patient drug ads—and redirect revenue to protect

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Combating federal cuts is top priority for health advocates

The Daily RecordDecember 29, 2025Hope Keller Excerpt: Vincent DeMarco, president of the Maryland

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Media Release: Governor Wes Moore signs legislation to expand the authority of the Maryland prescription drug affordability board

Measure will lead to cost reductions, making medications more affordable for Marylanders For

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Media Release: General Assembly concludes a strong year for health legislation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 7, 2025 Action includes expanding authority of Prescription Drug

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House OKs parole reform, expanded PDAB gets senate approval and more political notes

Maryland MattersMarch 14, 2025Danielle Brown and William Ford Excerpt: Prescription drug board

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Maryland, nonprofit partner to expand access to affordable prescription drugs

Baltimore SunMarch 13, 2025Natalie Jones Excerpt: Legislation to expand the authority of the

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Maryland may soon be able to limit what private plans pay for some drugs with new vote

WYPRMarch 13, 2025Scott Maucione Exerpt: The Maryland Senate passed a bill Wednesday night to

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Maryland moves to make medicine cheaper amid economic uncertainty

Washington PostMarch 13, 2025Katie Mettler Excerpt: “The Maryland General Assembly appears to

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Media Release: Senate approves measure to expand authority of Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board

Legislation will help bring down the cost of high-cost drugs for all Marylanders March 13, 2025

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Media Release: House of Delegates Passes Bill to Expand Authority of Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board

Legislation will help bring down the cost of high-cost drugs for all Marylander For Immediate

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Media Advisory: Health Care for All Coalition Urges General Assembly to Extend Successful Subsidy Program Providing Affordable Health Insurance to Young Adults

For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 29, 2025 Bill hearings will take place Wednesday and Thursday this

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January 21, 2025, news conference on Prescription Drug Affordability Board legislation The Afro

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Luigi Mangione, the hero? The disturbing reaction to health care CEO’s killing

Baltimore SunDec 10, 2024Lorainne Mirabella Excerpt: “What to do if you are denied insurance

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Media Advisory: State and Local Leaders Call for Extending Successful Subsidy Program Providing Affordable Health Insurance to Young Adults

More than 67,000 young adults in Maryland have obtained health insurance through the

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Maryland Matters: Lawmakers OK upper payment limits for prescription drugs on state health plans

October 22, 2024Maryland MattersDanielle J. Brown Excerpt: “‘We’ve been waiting for

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Baltimore Sun: Maryland lawmakers OK plan to allow caps on high-cost prescription drugs

October 22, 2024Baltimore SunBrian Witte Excerpt: A panel of Maryland lawmakers approved a plan on

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Key committee to vote on Maryland drug affordability board plan

WYPROctober 15, 2024By Scott Maucione Excerpt: “Next week, the Maryland General Assembly’s