By Matt Gallagher, Chief of Staff Ten States have no itemized deductions for personal income taxes – Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, & West Virginia. Five states — California, Hawaii, New York, Utah and Wisconsin and the District of Columbia — limit deductions for some tax filers. According to Read the Rest…
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Posts Tagged ‘Transportation’
A Balanced Approach: Capping Deductions, January 30th, 2012
The Answer is Jobs, November 7th, 2011
Over the weekend, I was asked an important question by a well-respected journalist. Candy Crowley asked me if our economy is improving, why is it necessary to consider revenue generating options (such as raising Maryland’s gasoline tax) to invest in our aging infrastructure. In a word, the answer is jobs. To create jobs, a modern Read the Rest…
We Can’t Wait Either, November 2nd, 2011
This morning, President Obama held a press conference to urge Congress to pass the Rebuild America Jobs Act. The act would help us immediately advance critical infrastructure projects in Maryland while at the same time supporting at least 8,100 jobs. Our infrastructure is one of the areas where we have the largest investment deficit in Read the Rest…
Safe, Maintained and in Good Repair, November 1st, 2011
By Transportation Secretary Beverley K. Swaim-Staley Thousands of Marylanders travel our toll facilities every day for work, business, recreation and travel. Today, new toll rates took effect to help fund the work needed to keep these tunnels, bridges and roadways safe, maintained and in good repair, and to pay for two important projects that will Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Announces Replacement of Beltway Bridge Over Wilkens Avenue in Baltimore County, October 21st, 2011
Three transportation projects on the West Side of the Beltway will improve infrastructure, add $45 million into Maryland’s economy and support nearly 600 jobs ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 21, 2011) - Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that work is beginning on a $13 million major construction project to replace the inner loop I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) Bridge Read the Rest…
Hybrid, Electric & High Efficiency Truck Users Forum, October 11th, 2011
Baltimore, MD Thank you, John Formisano, John Boesel and CALSTART, for organizing this important gathering of leaders from business, the auto industry, utilities and government as we move forward to create green jobs and promote a cleaner planet. And thank you all for what you do. You prove that being in favor of the economy Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Announces Federal Transit Administration Approval for Purple Line to Take Critical Next Step, October 7th, 2011
“Preliminary Engineering” phase makes way for region’s first light rail line ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 7, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has given its approval for the Purple Line to move forward and enter the Preliminary Engineering (PE) phase. The Purple Line is a proposed 16-mile east-west light Read the Rest…
Maryland Chamber of Commerce, May 4th, 2011
Batlimore, MD As Delivered It’s great to be here with all of you. These have been some difficult years and I just want to say thank you on behalf of all the people whose livelihoods depend on your leadership, depend on your ability in these times to be able to continue and find a way Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Hosts Discussion on Transportation Trust Fund in Maryland, April 29th, 2011
Brings together Blue Ribbon Commission on Maryland Transportation Funding, business leaders, elected officials and stakeholders to discuss the future of transportation funding in Maryland COLUMBIA, MD (April 29, 2011) –Governor Martin O’Malley today hosted a roundtable discussion on the Transportation Trust Fund in Maryland, the latest in his series of “Maryland Forward” policy forums. Read the Rest…
Groundbreaking for Halethorpe MARC Train Station, April 4th, 2011
Halethorpe, MD As Prepared Thank you Secretary Swaim-Staley,… County Executive Kaminetz, Senator Kesemeyer, Delegate Malone, it’s great to join you here today. I also want to thank the Halethorpe Improvement Association, the Halethorpe Civic Association and the Relay Improvement Association for all your work to make today a reality. We’re here at Halethorpe, one of Read the Rest…
