We consolidated departments. We accomplished welfare and Medicaid reform. We reduced or eliminated 10 business taxes in order to bring jobs to our State. We instituted regulatory reform. As a result of our actions, today there are more jobs in Maryland than ever in the history of the state.
Unemployment is below the national average.
Corporate profits are up. Welfare roles are down. Sales tax revenue is up. And Maryland has the 5th highest personal income in the country. The only thing that is a drag on the Maryland economy is new job growth.