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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of what I think are more important issues, yank.
I'm pleased to see 2 of my good DU friends agreeing about MOM's value. I further hope we all will recognize that Hillary doesn't help, at all, with what I think are critical issues: financials/wall street, she just WON'T (imo) seriously address the critical issues the relationships among tptb represent, and foreign policy. Her apparent 'hawkishness' turns me off. I'd hoped, in the past, she would encourage a Dem administration to make use of Wes Clark's wisdom and expertise, but as that hasn't happened, my hope is pretty much dashed.
