Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) is backing the Protection from Predatory Pricing Act, aiming to ban dynamic pricing in grocery stores that targets shoppers with individualized prices. Critics warn it could threaten long-standing discounts Marylanders have come to enjoy.
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‘Supermarket Redlining’: Why Black families pay more for food
Black households are disproportionately affected by food insecurity due to supermarket redlining, food deserts, and higher prices, and the federal government is investigating the high cost of groceries to ensure that major businesses are not exploiting their power to inflate prices.
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The business of bringing fresh food to East Baltimore
By SenatorCory V. McCray (D-Md.- 45) Partnerships can conquer tough challenges. Part of my job as a public servant is to find solutions to these challenges, especially when they negatively impact the communities I represent. Since taking office, bringing a grocery store to the heart of East Baltimore has been a challenge. A few factors […]