Statewide 311 bill takes the floor on ‘311 day’
A bipartisan bill sponsored by State Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-District 17) to alleviate 911 centers by creating a statewide 311 system using artificial intelligence will move forward to a Senate… Read More
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Advocates hope speed-limiting device pilot program passes this year
A device that goes into cars can help limit speeds for reckless drivers. It is an issue relevant to Montgomery County in recent years — to Dan Langenkamp, whose wife… Read More
‘No family should go through what mine is going through’: Residents urge council to pass bill protecting immigrants
It was a passionate Montgomery County Council hearing Tuesday as people spoke up to support immigrants and a council bill that aims to protect them. A Student’s Story Mark Antony… Read More
Councilmembers Don’t Want Photos as Part of Leaf Blower Ban Enforcement
County councilmembers do not want photographic evidence to be part of enforcing the county’s gas-powered leaf blower ban. Cause for Concern “We know that a large number of individuals who… Read More
New Bill Bans Blocking of Bike Lanes
As of June, nearly 60 crashes involving cyclists have happened this year in Montgomery County. County Councilmember Evan Glass will introduce a bill with the goal of making bike lanes… Read More
Bill Signed to Give Hiring Preference to Fired Federal Workers
A bill was signed into law Thursday to give fired federal workers preference when applying for county jobs. Last week, the county council unanimously approved the hiring preference for federal… Read More
Elrich Opposes Amendment to Leaf Blower Law
County Executive Marc Elrich stands against a proposed amendment to the county’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. The use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be banned in Montgomery County next… Read More
Elrich Vetoes Bill to Convert Commercial Buildings to Housing
Despite overwhelming approval in a 10-1 vote from the County Council, on Monday County Executive Marc Elrich vetoed the bill that would offer a 20-year property tax abatement on conversion… Read More
Elrich Supportive of Newly-Passed Plastic Bag Ban
County Executive Marc Elrich said he supports the carryout plastic bag ban that was approved by the county council this week. “I’m looking forward to getting rid of them,” Elrich… Read More
Bill Would Regulate Surveillance Technology Including Drone Program
A council bill introduced Tuesday would regulate the county’s use of public safety surveillance technology. County Council President Kate Stewart, who is lead sponsor with Councilmember Kristin Mink, said their… Read More
‘All Stick and No Carrot’: Residents Testify on Proposed Plastic Bag Ban
Support and opposition were shared Tuesday on a proposed plastic bag ban. The county council bill would prohibit retail establishments from giving out plastic carryout bags, with some exceptions. The… Read More
Elrich Signs Renter Fire Safety Bill Inspired After Woman’s Death
County Executive Marc Elrich signed a council bill into law Thursday that was inspired after a woman died last year in a downtown Silver Spring apartment fire. “When I lost my… Read More