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Maryland Matters: Vincent DeMarco: Public Health Legislation Bolstered by an Array of Supporters

One of the main reasons public health was a winner was the enactment of the Health Equity Resource

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The Baltimore Sun: Ministers endorse higher alcohol tax | READER COMMENTARY

Faith groups from across Maryland are a key part of the HERC coalition of over 250 organizations

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Baltimore Sun: Raising Maryland alcohol tax crucial to better health | READER COMMENTARY

Everyone should have access to high-quality, affordable health care, no matter where they live.

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Baltimore Business Journal: Johns Hopkins among over 250 organizations backing health equity legislation in Maryland

More than 250 organizations including the Maryland Hospital Association, major local insurers

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Maryland Matters: Lawmakers Eye One-Cent Increase in Alcohol Tax to Address Health Disparities

Johns Hopkins University and the JHU health system on Friday joined a legislative push to boost

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Baltimore Sun: Maryland health equity initiative legislation includes increase in alcohol tax to 10%

Johns Hopkins officials endorsed the Health Equity Resource Communities Act at a virtual news

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Increase in alcohol tax could help address state’s health inequities

Many Maryland communities lack the health care resources they need, leading to stark health

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Maryland lawmakers propose alcohol tax hike for health plan

Under the proposal, areas with health disparities would be able to compete for grants and tax

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Maryland’s state lawmakers urge passage of legislation aimed at reducing health care disparities

Maryland’s state lawmakers teamed up with health care advocates and community leaders on