Joanne Antoine Executive Director Common Cause Maryland | Official website Joanne Antoine Executive Director Common Cause Maryland | Official website Apr 16, 2024 Last week, the Maryland House of Delegates faced criticism for failing to pass a bill that would have empowered voters in the state. Instead, the decision to maintain a process where political insiders hold more sway than the electorate has sparked disappointment and frustration among advocacy groups. "We’re extremely...…Joanne Antoine Executive Director Common Cause Maryland | Official website Joanne Antoine Executive Director Common Cause Maryland | Official website Apr 16, 2024 Last week, the Maryland House of Delegates faced criticism for failing to pass a bill that would have empowered voters in the state. Instead, the decision to maintain a process where political insiders hold more sway than the electorate has sparked disappointment and frustration among advocacy groups. "We’re extremely...WW…

On April 17, 2024, the Maryland Senate faced criticism for failing to pass a bill that would have expanded automatic voter registration policies to include the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS), thus guaranteeing access to voter registration and the ballot for justice-impacted residents. "Maryland had an opportunity to prioritize access to voter registration for those impacted by the criminal legal system, but let politics get in the way," expressed Joanne Antoine, executive director of Common Cause Maryland. ...…On April 17, 2024, the Maryland Senate faced criticism for failing to pass a bill that would have expanded automatic voter registration policies to include the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS), thus guaranteeing access to voter registration and the ballot for justice-impacted residents. "Maryland had an opportunity to prioritize access to voter registration for those impacted by the criminal legal system, but let politics get in the way," expressed Joanne Antoine, executive director of Common Cause Maryland. ...WW…

HRSA Administrator Carol Johnson | Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA Administrator Carol Johnson | Health Resources and Services Administration There are 26 Maryland hospitals participating in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. This program is a federal initiative that enables eligible hospitals and healthcare organizations to purchase outpatient medications at significantly discounted prices. Established in 1992, the program aims to provide financial relief...…HRSA Administrator Carol Johnson | Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA Administrator Carol Johnson | Health Resources and Services Administration There are 26 Maryland hospitals participating in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. This program is a federal initiative that enables eligible hospitals and healthcare organizations to purchase outpatient medications at significantly discounted prices. Established in 1992, the program aims to provide financial relief...WW…

Joanne Antoine Executive Director Common Cause Maryland | Official website Joanne Antoine Executive Director Common Cause Maryland | Official website Baltimore City mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah's recent endorsement of one of his opponents has sparked controversy regarding the use of public funds allocated through the city's small donor public financing program. According to the Fair Elections law, candidates who withdraw from the program are required to repay all public funds received, plus interest. ...…Joanne Antoine Executive Director Common Cause Maryland | Official website Joanne Antoine Executive Director Common Cause Maryland | Official website Baltimore City mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah's recent endorsement of one of his opponents has sparked controversy regarding the use of public funds allocated through the city's small donor public financing program. According to the Fair Elections law, candidates who withdraw from the program are required to repay all public funds received, plus interest. ...WW…