Senator Cheryl Kagan Represents District 17
Cheryl Kagan has represented district 17 as its State Senator since 2015. Before that, she served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1995 to 2003. She loves languages and… Read More
Government
‘Go Electric’ Event Pushes County’s Green Initiative
Montgomery County is purchasing electric cars and buses but for the area to meet its greenhouse emission reducing goals, the public and private sector must also go green, according to… Read More
Hogan Signs Bill to Suspend Gas Tax
On Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan signed emergency legislation to suspend the gas tax in Maryland for 30 days. During a press conference ahead of the signing, Hogan said the move… Read More
Maryland House of Delegates Opposes Florida-Like Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation
The Maryland House of Delegates rejected a proposed anti-LGBTQ+ amendment to the School Anti-Discrimination Bill in an emotional debate on March 17. The School Anti-Discrimination bill, House Bill 850, would… Read More
Fatal Vehicle Pursuit Video Released by AG’s Office
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General released dashcam and police bodycam video of the fatal vehicle pursuit that occurred on Feb. 26 in Wheaton. The crash happened at approximately… Read More
Elrich Critical of Congressional Republicans Challenging COVID-19 Funding
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich criticized Republicans in Congress who are challenging additional COVID-19 funding requested by President Joe Biden. “I’m disappointed, but not at all surprised, that Republicans in… Read More
Cambio de Fecha para las Elecciones Primarias de Maryland
El Tribunal de Apelaciones de Maryland ordenó que las elecciones primarias del estado se retrasaran del 28 de junio de 2022 al 19 de julio de 2022. ¡ATENCIÓN VOTANTES! El… Read More
Elrich Proposes $6.3 Billion Operating Budget
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has laid out his recommended operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023. He held a press conference Tuesday to present the $6.3 billion dollar fiscal plan.… Read More
Puppy Parents Needed to Raise Service Dogs for Veterans
Warrior Canine Connection is seeking puppy lovers to help raise a future service dog for present and former members of the United States military. “We are in dire need of… Read More
Federal Funding Package Includes $2 Million for Projects in Montgomery County
Tucked into the federal funding package that includes $13.6 billion in assistance for the Ukrainians is about $2 million in allocations for Montgomery County. The omnibus funding package includes $1… Read More
Bloom Raskin of Takoma Park No Longer Candidate for Federal Reserve Post
Sarah Bloom Raskin of Takoma Park withdrew her nomination by President Joe Biden for vice chair for supervision of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Bloom Raskin, the wife of… Read More
Maryland Primary Election Delayed Due to District Map Challenges
The Court of Appeals of Maryland ordered the state’s primary election be pushed back from June, 28, 2022, to July 19, 2022. Deadlines for candidacy filing, which had been pushed… Read More