Brian's new direction for Maryland
Job Creation by COMPETING with our Neighbors
- Become competitive in the regional job market by lowering our corporate income tax rate to spur immediate job growth in Maryland.
- Depending on the poll, Maryland ranks anywhere from 45th to 50th in terms of overall business attractiveness; this is unacceptable given our record unemployment levels and our talented workforce.
Health Care which LOWERS Costs, IMPROVES Care, & INCREASES Patient Choice
- We all want lower costs, improved care, and increased patient choice. But Obama’s health reform accomplishes none of these.
- Only by taking an honest look at the root causes of health care costs can we properly address them. We must allow patients to make cost sensitive decisions, and allow them direct access to their doctors.
Educational Policies which PROMOTE Opportunity for all Marylanders
- Maryland enjoys the highest rankings for our public schools, but we must always strive for increased efficiency.
- Educational reform for lower income families is the civil rights issue of our time. We must never put the needs of the teacher ahead of the student.
Environmental Policies which PRESERVE Maryland’s Natural Beauty for our Children
- The Chesapeake Bay is an icon, and we must work with the private sector to bring about meaningful improvements in water quality and marine life.
- Funding for the Chesapeake Bay continues to decline, as does the quality of marine life. We must reverse that trend.
Energy Policies which SECURE our Sources of Production
- Being dependent on imported energy puts the economies of our state and our country at risk.
- We must encourage the production and development of all energy sources closer to Maryland, which will stimulate our local economy and promote regional job growth.
