The Lorraine Sheehan Alcohol Tax Coalition commends the Maryland General Assembly for voting to raise an alcohol specific tax for the first time in 40 years. We urge Governor Martin O’Malley to sign this life-saving measure.
This historic public health measure will save numerous lives by reducing underage drinking and preventing thousands of alcohol related harmful incidents. It will also raise significant revenue that will help fund chronically under funded programs for people with developmental disabilities. In future years, we will work with the Governor and General Assembly to use this revenue to help fund all the critical needs identified in the original Lorraine Sheehan legislation (health care coverage, programs for people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs, drug, tobacco and alcohol abuse prevention, cessation and treatment, and health care worker training). > > > > Read More
