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Maryland lawmakers passed a bill that would help cut the deficit. Why isn't it being used?

Baltimore News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | WBFF
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Maryland is facing a projected $3 billion budget shortfall that is only expected to balloon in coming years .

State lawmakers are expected to prioritize closing the budget gap during the upcoming state legislative session.

Insurance pooling purchases protection in high volume, spreading risk across more people.

An estimated 85 different state entities, such as county governments and school systems, currently purchase separate insurance plans.

Sen. West ’s bill will come down to Gov. Moore .

Del. Morhaim called on the governor to take the plan seriously and work with relevant groups.

Rep. Williams echoed that sentiment, adding pooling should have been implemented long before the state ended up in dire straits.

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