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Maryland receives mixed grades on ALA Tobacco Report Card -- January 30, 2009
The State of Maryland earned 2 Fs, an A, and a B on the American Lung Association's State of Tobacco Control: 2008 Report Card evaluation.  Maryland looks strong with regards to smokefree air and cigarette tax issues while there is room for improvement in tobacco prevention and control spending and cessation coverage.  Read more here.

Baltimore City considers banning smoking around hospitals -- November 24, 2008
Baltimore City Council is considering adopting a proposal that would create smoke-free zones on sidewalks adjacent to city hospitals. Read more here.