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Proposed bill would raise Maryland alcohol tax to 10% and help pay for Health Equity Resource Communities Pending legislation in Annapolis would increase the tax on alcohol from 9% to 10% to pay for Health Equity Resource Communities. Author: Adam Longo (WUSA 9) Published: 9:57 PM EST February 22, 2021 Updated: 11:04 PM EST February 23, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, Md. Getting access to a medical professional in Maryland could be harder depending on where you live in the state, according to Maryland Delegate Jazz Lewis (D-Prince George s). Lewis is the co-sponsor of a bill that would create “Health Equity Resource Communities” (HERCs). The intent would be to target State resources to specific areas of the State to reduce health disparities, improve health outcomes and access to primary care, promote prevention services, and reduce health care costs and hospital admissions and readmissions, according to a description crafted by t

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