“Such [false, hateful and violent] content was more prevalent because numerous social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, had retreated from some of their past commitments related to election integrity.”

That’s the view of a report on digital risks to this year’s elections written by Researchers at the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights.  https://bhr.stern.nyu.edu/tech-elections-2024-report

I read about this study today and will summarize it for the Election Law Subcommittee as it considers my bill, HB 333, Election Law – Election Disinformation on Large Social Media Platforms and Influence Related to Voting.

Coverage for opioid reversal drugs and products would be required for Medicaid and certain private insurers under House Bill 736.  There’s another source of funds for dealing with opioids, I reminded my colleagues during the bill hearing this afternoon.

All of the money the State of Maryland received from its settlement with prescription  opioid manufacturers and distributors must be used to address the harms caused by this drug.  I suggested to the witnesses that they also work with the council that recommends how this money should be allocated.

I sponsored the bill creating this system.