Elrich Presents Proposed Operating Budget
County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a $7.1 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 operating budget on Thursday. This year, he did not propose a tax increase. Last year Elrich proposed a… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a $7.1 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 operating budget on Thursday. This year, he did not propose a tax increase. Last year Elrich proposed a… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is considering changing or eliminating three programs and is seeking public comment, the school system said. MCPS said rising inflation and the expiration of pandemic-era… Read More
Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight’s proposed $3.23 Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) includes a 5% increase and calls for a decrease in full-time employees in elementary… Read More
The Maryland General Assembly kicks off its legislative session in Annapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The session will run for 90 days. It is set to end on Monday, April… Read More
During a well-choreographed presentation equipped with video highlights of high-achieving students and successful programs, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight presented her proposed Fiscal Year 2025 $3.32… Read More
Thanks to $229.7 million in tax revenues above what Montgomery County had anticipated during Fiscal Year 2023, the financial outlook appears bright. “Obviously, this is good news,” said Council President… Read More
The Black Physicians and Healthcare Network (BPHN) is providing a key service in the County. It has helped connect nearly 1,700 residents with dozens of medical professionals since the program… Read More
Montgomery County Board of Education members discussed the “difficult choices” they face paying for programs after the Montgomery County Council’s adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More
After the county council approved a $6.7 billion operating budget Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich said he is thankful more money is going toward schools but criticized a reduced tax… Read More
On Thursday, the Montgomery County Council took a straw vote to pass a 4.7-cent property tax increase and preliminarily approve a $6.7 billion Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget. After the… Read More
In a straw vote Thursday, the Montgomery County Council voted to support a 4.7-cent property tax increase. The rate would cut County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed increase by more than half.… Read More
County Council President Evan Glass suggested leaders revisit the state law around the school budget process in order to strengthen transparency. “I think as Montgomery County’s school budget has grown… Read More