CDC Says Maryland, AND Most of The Nation, has had Fewer Overdose Deaths In 2024
The number of Marylanders dying from overdoses fell over the past year, mirroring a national trend but lagging behind the nation on the pace of the decline, according to recent federal data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data estimates that 2,348 Marylanders died of an overdose from April 2023 to April 2024, down from 2,506 deaths the year before, a 6.16% drop. Overdose deaths ... [Continue Story]
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Governor’s budget proposal to include tax cuts and ‘growth agenda’ spending – Maryland Matters
Gov. Wes Moore (D) said Tuesday he will avoid tax increases and massive budget cuts and instead focus on growing the state’s economy to solve the ... [Continue Story]
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