The bill's sponsor said the Senate “voted to tie Maryland’s hands when it comes to fighting fraud against taxpayers,” but the Maryland Chamber of Commerce called the bill an incentive for litigation.

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Del. Sam Arora, whose bill to expand Maryland’s False Health Claims Act to all state contractors failed in the General Assembly last session, said the state’s $300,000 share of a Medicaid fraud judgment proves the need for broader legislation to protect the state’s taxpayers.

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Maryland Jews who keep kosher will be able to purchase kosher wine from online and international retailers and have the wine shipped directly to their doorsteps if a House bill is passed. There are 76 delegates sponsoring the bill, including ...

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Maryland Jews may soon be able to purchase kosher wine online.

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ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland House of Delegates will wait at least until Thursday to begin debate on a bill to legalize gay marriage, members said. Supporters of the measure agreed Wednesday to layover the bill, potentially bringing it up for ...

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More than two dozen Maryland legislators have signed on to an amicus brief supporting the Affordable Care Act as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on President Obama’s signature piece of health care legislation. The 26 delegates and senators ...

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