On the Issues

Building the Nation’s Best K-12 Public School System

Education Week declared Maryland the “Best Public School System in America” in January of 2009 -- a testament to Governor Martin O’Malley’s tireless efforts to improve Maryland's public schools.

Making College Tuition Affordable for the Working Class

Governor O’Malley is committed to investing in our future and making college more affordable for Maryland’s families. Martin O’Malley is working to ensure that every student in Maryland who wants to attend college has that opportunity.

Building a Safer Maryland

Governor O’Malley put families first by investing in common-sense initiatives that improved public safety in every community and every home in Maryland.

Helping Working Families Through Tough Times

Governor Martin O’Malley is committed to helping Maryland’s families come through this national economic crisis. While these are not easy times for many families, Governor O’Malley has strengthened Maryland’s safety net to provide critical services for those in need.

Providing Healthcare to More Marylanders

Under Governor Martin O’Malley leadership, Maryland has become a shining example for the rest of the nation of how to address the healthcare crisis. In the last legislative period, the O’Malley-Brown Administration secured more than $6 billion to provide reliable, quality healthcare for more than 700,000 Marylanders.

Developing a Smart, Green and Growing Maryland

Governor O’Malley believes that God gives us not only the intellect and imagination to harness nature but the intellect and compassion to protect and conserve it. Because of this, Governor O’Malley has made protecting our environment and restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay one of his top priorities.

Fiscal Responsibility in Tough Times

In difficult economic times, fiscal responsibility becomes essential to preserving quality of life and bouncing back to prosperity.