Maryland gubernatorial candidates have a variety of strategies for the future of pre-kindergarten and other state education issues.
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Gubernatorial Candidates Weigh in on Maryland Health Insurance Exchange
Maryland’s gubernatorial candidates may not agree on much — with the singular exception of the state’s health insurance exchange. Many running for the state’s highest office called the rollout a “failure,” and most opponents pointed fingers at Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, who was tasked with implementing the reform.
Gubernatorial Candidates Divided On How To Adjust or Cut State Taxes
All seven major gubernatorial candidates are taking a stance on one of Maryland’s hot-button issues: taxes. They propose adjustments or cuts to both corporate and personal income taxes, and two GOP candidates favor eliminating personal income taxes altogether
Gubernatorial Candidates Run The Gamut On Views About Marijuana
The seven major candidates vying to replace Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley in 2015 expressed a broad range of views on marijuana decriminalization and legalization.
Tax Reform and Green Energy Take Forefront in Candidates’ Economic Platforms
From shrinking the corporate income tax to creating a chicken-litter-to-fuel facility, Maryland’s candidates for governor have strikingly different plans to make the state a better place to do business.
Gubernatorial Candidates Split on Minimum Wage
When Gov. Martin O’Malley claimed a minimum wage increase as his top priority of the 2014 legislative session, his final as governor, he sparked a firestorm of debate between lawmakers in Annapolis and the handful of candidates fighting to succeed him.
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Support GHG Reduction
Maryland’s top Democratic gubernatorial candidates would all continue state efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make it a priority to incentivize the use of alternative energy sources in the state.
Health Insurance and Medical Special Interests Make Significant Contributions to Brown-Ulman Campaign
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown has received numerous contributions to his campaign from donors in the health care field, including companies with ties to the state’s online health exchange.
O’Malley Plans No Tax Increases for Marylanders in 2015 Budget
Gov. Martin O’Malley boasts optimistic job creation efforts and spending cuts for the state in his 2015 budget despite heavy Republican opposition.
Democrats Focus on Pre-K Expansion in Gubernatorial Race
Democratic candidates for the governor’s mansion are making the education of Maryland’s youngest citizens a priority, calling for expanded pre-K schooling