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New federal COVID-19 safety rules exempt most employers
The Biden administration has exempted most employers from long-awaited rules for protecting workers from COVID-19.
Medicare scams preying on COVID-19 fears lead to federal charges
The Justice Department announced criminal charges Wednesday against more than a dozen people in a series of Medicare scams that exploited coronavirus fears to bill tens of millions of dollars in bogus claims.
Maryland nursing homes fined for not providing virus info
At least two dozen Nursing homes have been fined by the state of Maryland because they failed to provide information on coronavirus cases and deaths.
Law Day 2020: Voting in a time of pandemic
This year the ABA celebrates May 1 — Law Day — with the theme of “Your Vote, Your Voice, Your Democracy.” The 19th Amendment turns 100, guaranteeing the right of […]
University of Maryland raises more than $162k for Student Crisis Fund
In a time of crisis, the University of Maryland community—alumni, faculty, staff and more—came together to lend a helping hand to students struggling financially as a result of the unprecedented […]
Kaiser Permanente gives $1M, provides first injection of investigational vaccine
Kaiser Permanente is contributing $1 million to 10 leading public health organizations and collaborating with CDC Foundation to strengthen the United States’ public health infrastructure and response systems to stop the spread […]
M&T contributes $100K to Baltimore City Public Schools’ fund
M&T Bank, which operates more than 150 branches in Maryland, is contributing $100,000 to Baltimore City Public Schools’ Fund for Educational Excellence to help feed the city’s students and their […]
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to start volunteer program for coronavirus response and relief
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Friday announced a volunteer program available for the company’s licensed clinicians in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This initiative offers CareFirst employees, who are licensed nurses […]
Harford County to temporarily broadcast public bid openings via Webex
The Harford County Department of Procurement will be broadcasting bid openings publicly via Webex on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. until further notice, officials announced Friday. The change was necessary because […]
Md. School for the Blind to operate free day care for first responders, essential personnel
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) will open a day care center to provide child care services to Maryland’s first responders and essential personnel […]
CareFirst announces financial flexibility options during COVID-19 pandemic
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) Friday announced financial flexibility for members and groups that are experiencing economic hardship. Customers can request a deferral of up to two months of premium with […]
Weinberg Foundation to give $4M in emergency grants to nonprofits
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Friday announced $4 million in emergency grant funding as its initial response to the developing COVID-19 public health crisis. The emergency grants will support […]
