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FSogol

(45,524 posts)
Tue Jun 2, 2015, 03:52 PM Jun 2015

O'Malley's updated website has a lot of good info. Here's some of it on the economy:

Built an Economy that Works for Everyone

Strengthened Maryland’s Economy
Under Governor O’Malley Maryland ranked #1 for innovation and entrepreneurship for three years in a row, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Maryland also ranked as one of the top three states for economic mobility based on workers’ ability to move up the earnings ladder, according to the Pew Center on the States. And Maryland achieved a faster rate of job creation than its neighbors Virginia or Pennsylvania, who tried to cut their way to prosperity.

Raised Maryland’s Minimum Wage to $10.10
Governor O’Malley brought people together, forged consensus, and raised Maryland’s minimum wage to $10.10. Hundreds of thousands of Maryland workers will receive a raise, creating stronger customers for local businesses and good-paying, family-supporting jobs.

Protected Working Families
Governor O’Malley twice led the effort to expand Maryland’s refundable earned income credit, which puts more money in the pockets of working families. He also made Maryland the first state in America to pass a “living wage” for contractors working on state contracts.

Made the Tax Code More Progressive
In the midst of the worst economic downturn in history, Governor O’Malley reformed Maryland’s income tax. Today, 86% of Marylanders pay less in state income taxes than they did before Governor O’Malley took office.
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O'Malley's updated website has a lot of good info. Here's some of it on the economy: (Original Post) FSogol Jun 2015 OP
Good to see, FSogol. elleng Jun 2015 #1
Is this over on GD yet? Andy823 Jun 2015 #2
Nope, busy here today. Copy it and post it there if you like. n/t FSogol Jun 2015 #4
Works better in Politics 2015, Andy823. elleng Jun 2015 #5
I get askeered to post OP's in GD! Raine1967 Jun 2015 #6
Just posted it in Politics. elleng Jun 2015 #7
Thanks Andy823 Jun 2015 #8
Got more attention there for this, another important piece, elleng Jun 2015 #9
I need to high light this !! Peacetrain Jun 2015 #3

Raine1967

(11,589 posts)
6. I get askeered to post OP's in GD!
Tue Jun 2, 2015, 05:36 PM
Jun 2015


I think it is very worthwhile to cross post it in Politics or even Populist Reform of the Democratic Party group. I know I should cross post over there more. They would like some more traffic for more populist candidates, like O'MAlley. They even have a pinned thread over there for M'OM.

Peacetrain

(22,878 posts)
3. I need to high light this !!
Tue Jun 2, 2015, 04:08 PM
Jun 2015

"Protected Working Families
Governor O’Malley twice led the effort to expand Maryland’s refundable earned income credit, which puts more money in the pockets of working families. He also made Maryland the first state in America to pass a “living wage” for contractors working on state contracts. "

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