BRIAN WITTE
Associated Press
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Larry Hogan presented opposing views on issues affecting the Eastern Shore and western Maryland in their final debate of the governor’s race.
The candidates were asked Saturday about whether they supported drilling for natural gas in western Maryland. Brown, Democrat, says he would support it only after careful study determines it’s safe. Hogan, a Republican, says he would push for drilling as soon as possible.
They also were asked about proposed phosphorous regulations on the Eastern Shore. Brown says he believes a balanced approach can address pollution without driving poultry businesses out of Maryland. Hogan pointed out that’s not what happened initially, as the proposal was shelved for more work after an outcry from poultry farmers.
The debate was sponsored by WBAL-TV.
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