Economists question job numbers in OMalley transportation plan

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Local economists are questioning Gov. Martin O’Malley’s promise that proposed transportation projects paid for with federal stimulus money will support 10,000 jobs statewide.


O’Malley earmarked $365 million of federal funds last week, including $85 million on transportation projects in the Washington area that state officials said would keep or create 2,400 area jobs.

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