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Baltimore County establishes working group on resource coordination to support victims of sexual exploitation, violence, domestic abuse

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced the creation of the new Working Group on Resource Coordination to Support Victims of Sexual Exploitation, Violence, and Domestic Abuse which will be tasked with making recommendations to bolster the County’s ongoing efforts to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence — and to prevent incidents from occurring in the first […]

Attorney General’s Tobacco Enforcement Unit awarded $30 million in settlement payments from tobacco companies

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced this week that a panel of arbitrators unanimously found in favor of Maryland (PDF) and against Philip Morris USA, the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and two dozen other tobacco companies, resulting in the state’s recovery of more than $30 million in withheld settlement funds. The disputed payments were owed to the state […]

Councilman Marks announces passage of bill to eliminate paper bag fees at fast food restaurants, pharmacies

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced the passage of Bill 72-23, which exempts fast food restaurants and pharmacies from any charges related to the Bring Your Own Bag Act. The legislation, which the Baltimore County Council passed by a vote of 6-to-1, can be found online here (PDF). The legislation adds package bulk items, pharmacies, and fast […]

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Baltimore County seeking input on use of Opioid Restitution Funds

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials are seeking public input on the use of Opioid Restitution Funds awarded to the County as part of the recent national opioid settlement. A public forum will be held 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Baltimore County Public Library – Randallstown Branch. Residents are invited to attend and their share ideas […]

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Two Maryland cities ranked among 2024’s Best Places to Retire, U.S. News report

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. News & World Report has issued its latest report on 2024’s Best Places to Retire in the U.S., and two Maryland cities have made the list. To identify the best places to retire, U.S. News analyzed data for the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. to assess how well they meet Americans’ retirement needs and expectations. Top […]

Report: Health Education and Advocacy Unit saves over $3.3 million for Maryland patients

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently announced that the Health Education and Advocacy Unit (HEAU) within his Consumer Protection Division closed 2,037 cases in Fiscal Year 2023, helping patients save or recover over $3.3 million dollars, including more than $2.6 million in appeals and grievances cases. The information was included as a part of the comprehensive Annual Report […]

Baltimore County Council overrides Olszewski’s veto, amends plastic bag ban

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening unanimously overrode County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s veto regarding amendments to the so-called Bring Your Own Bag Act. Liquor stores will now be exempt from the new law. On October 25, Olszewski vetoed measures passed by the County Council that would ease the plastic bag ban. As of November 1, businesses subject to […]

Tyson Foods recalls chicken patty products due to possible presence of metal pieces

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 29,819 pounds of fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal pieces, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced. The frozen chicken patties were produced on September 5, 2023. The following product is subject to recall [view labels(PDF)]: 29-oz. Plastic bag packages […]

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