Maryland state legislature recently passed a bill that allocates $250,000 annually for the next two fiscal years to provide services for backstretch workers at Laurel Park. This funding will be used for health, mental health, counseling, addiction treatment, nutrition, wellness programs, and transportation for workers and their families. The bill aims to support the backstretch community at Laurel Park, which is primarily made up of workers from Mexico who have been in the racing industry for multiple generations. Advocates emphasize the importance of maintaining a strong backstretch community to ensure the survival of racing in Maryland. The funds will be distributed to Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and the City of Laurel for programs and services benefiting the backstretch workers. The bill’s sponsors include state delegates Sandy Bartlett, Pam Guzzone, Joseline Pena-Melnyk, Deni Taveras, and Jen Terrasa. The passage of this bill demonstrates Maryland’s commitment to supporting the racing industry and its workers.
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