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Ed Hale

Maryland Governor

Top Issues

Infrastructure / Transportation Fix Maryland’s roads, bridges, and traffic. Smart investment drives economic growth for every resident. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Fully fund law enforcement, support first responders, and take a firm approach to crime that protects every Maryland community. Education Fund classrooms over bureaucracy. Empower teachers, raise standards, and give parents real say in their children’s education. Taxes / Budget Freeze taxes, slash regulations, and make Maryland competitive again to stop the exodus of businesses and residents. Economy Cut red tape, streamline permitting, and create conditions where Maryland’s small businesses thrive instead of fleeing. Taxes / Budget Reduce reliance on federal grants, promote public-private partnerships, and ensure Maryland charts its own course.

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