Larry Hogan on Jobs Republican Maryland Governor; possible presidential contender

2016: called teachers' union leaders "thugs"

Labor : Make it easier or harder for unions to organize?
• Angela Alsobrooks (D): Easier. Is "committed to protecting workers' rights." Supports a bill to strengthen collective bargaining rights and protect the right to organize.
• Larry Hogan (R): Harder. Vetoed bills to expand collective rights for college employees. In 2016 called teachers' union leaders "thugs."

Hire a Veteran program: state agency workforce assistance

"Maryland's 380,000 veterans are a tremendous asset to our workforce," said Governor Hogan. "Throughout the month of November, we encouraged both veteran jobseekers and employers to explore the many workforce services, programs, and incentives our state offers to help employ this highly skilled part of our workforce."

Throughout November, Maryland agencies increased employers' awareness of the services & incentives available for hiring veterans, and veterans' awareness of Maryland's workforce development programs that can help them build and grow in their civilian careers. More than nine percent of Maryland's adult population have served in the U.S. military.

New jobs in manufacturing led to low unemployment

The reality is, not all Marylanders and not every jurisdiction in our state are seeing the same level of economic success. We still have Marylanders who are struggling in parts of our state like Baltimore City, Western Maryland, and the Lower Eastern Shore, where, unfortunately, unemployment is still higher than it is in the rest of the state. Which is why we must come together to enact the Maryland Jobs Initiative, an innovative, bipartisan proposal, which will provide incentives for the creation of thousands of jobs in the places that need them the most.

Raise the minimum wage to $10.10 by 2018

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 34-13-0 on April 5; passed House 87-47-7 on April 7; signed by Gov. Hogan on May 5.