Governor Hogan today announced his five-point plan to make life more affordable in Maryland. The announcement was made during a press conference near the Bay Bridge, where Governor Hogan cut tolls for the first time in 50 years.
“For eight years, I fought every single day to make life more affordable and delivered on that mission. We eliminated 350 fees, cut taxes by $4.7 billion, and cut tolls for the first time in 50 years—including right here at the Bay Bridge. When we cut those tolls, many Maryland politicians scoffed. But I knew that for so many Marylanders who are struggling to get by, any relief can make all the difference in the world,” Governor Hogan said. “Today, the economic headwinds hard-working Marylanders face are even more challenging than a decade ago. I am not going to ask or care what side of the aisle an idea came from. I am going to ask a simple question: will it deliver economic relief for hardworking Maryland families? We need strong, independent leadership to make life more affordable, and with this plan, that’s exactly what I’ll do.”
Speakers at today’s press conference included Jason Williams, Firefighter from Berlin, Roxanne Thomas, a single mom and nurse from Anne Arundel County, and Dendry Aguilar, a small business owner from Prince George’s County, all of whom feel the burden of inflation and tax hikes in different ways.
Governor Hogan’s five-point affordability plan:
- Provides historic tax relief for small businesses, retirees, first responders, and small businesses
- Accelerates housing construction to unlock the dream of home ownership for middle class families
- Reduces the out-of-control cost of health care
- Helps Marylanders afford a quality education
- Blocks unaffordable federal spending and mandates that raise the cost of energy, food, and basic necessities.
Read the full document of priorities here.
Governor Hogan continues to announce bipartisan, common-sense solutions as part of his Strong Independent Leadership Tour.
