HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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unemployed, underemployed, and low income
persons.

C(4) Promote economic development to
support Maryland's current labor force near
places of residence.

C(5) Pursue the consolidation and
simplification of the State's permit
procedures and aid businesses in obtaining
State and local permits in a timely manner.

C(6) Preserve existing rail freight lines,
encourage retention of services and pursue
associated business development.

C(7) Provide and improve transportation
access needed to support employment
centers.

C(8) Support the maintenance and
improvement of the State's shipping and
commercial boating channels.

C(9) Encourage development of Maryland's
ports, with emphasis on the port of
Baltimore and other existing complexes and
the requisite transportation systems within
the State to service them.

C(10) Encourage development of Maryland's
airports, with emphasis on
Baltimore-Washington International and
other existing complexes, and the
transportation systems within the State
needed to service them.

C(ll) Plan for, make available and assure
the safety of suitable sites for industrial
and residential waste disposal and resource
recovery.

C(12) Encourage and support agriculture,
agri-business, forestry, and supportive
businesses.

C(13) Encourage State and private
recreational investments and tourism in
public and private properties, particularly
in parts of the State where other economic
development opportunities are limited.