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Food for Thought 2024
More than 300 food products were recalled in 2023 as a dozen outbreaks sickened 1,100 and killed 6
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Outpatient outrage: Hospitals charge fees for care at the doctor’s office
Truth in recycling
Guide to planting a pollinator-friendly garden
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Why lots of states are passing bad state privacy laws
Of the 14 states that have passed data privacy laws, nearly half of them receive a failing grade.
5 steps you can take to protect your privacy now
This National Consumer Protection Week, take more control of your personal information.
Plastic bag bans work
Well-designed single-use plastic bag bans have successfully reduced plastic bag use and associated litter and pollution. Use the Single-use Plastic Bag Ban Waste Reduction Calculator to estimate the impact where you live.
Too much to recall
When companies recall dangerous products, getting a refund or repair can be easy, or way too complicated
Fair Elections in Maryland Counties
Maryland fair elections programs are encouraging greater participation, and reducing the influence of large donors in Maryland elections.