Council Votes to Strengthen Tenant Safety Measures
More than a year after a fire at the Arrive Apartments on Georgia Avenue took the life of tenant Melanie Diaz, Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved a bill designed to… Read More
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Employers Will be Prohibited From Asking Applicants For Sexual, Reproductive Health Information
Employers in the county will be prohibited from asking job applicants about sexual and reproductive health information. County councilmembers passed a bill Tuesday to, according to council documents, “flatly prohibit” employers… Read More
Council Passes Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education Act
The county council voted Tuesday to pass a bill requiring gun stores in the county to provide shoppers with information about suicide prevention. Ten councilmembers voted in favor, and Councilmember… Read More
Opposing Sides Clash Over Proposed Tip Credit Elimination
Controversy over a tip credit bill continued Tuesday as opposing sides on the matter of eliminating the tip credit in Montgomery County clashed at the county council building. Police arrived… Read More
Leaf Blower Bill Signed Into Law
Gas-powered leaf blowers will be phased out in Montgomery County. On Monday in Rockville, County Executive Marc Elrich signed the bill prohibiting gas leaf blowers in coming years. Two… Read More
Safe Streets Act Signed Into Law
A bill aimed to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists has been signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Safe Streets Act of 2023 on Wednesday in… Read More
Council Considers Eliminating Tip Credit
Montgomery County Councilmembers will introduce a bill Tuesday that would change the way tipped workers are compensated. The proposal from Councilmembers Will Jawando and Kristin Mink adjusts the calculation of… Read More
Elrich Signs Rent Stabilization Into Law
On Monday, County Executive Marc Elrich signed permanent rent stabilization into law less than a week after it was passed by the county council. Councilmembers passed the bill last Tuesday… Read More
Rent Cap Bill Moves to Full Council
A county council committee has moved forward with one bill aimed to limit rent increases in Montgomery County after competing bills were introduced in March. It will move to full… Read More
Elrich Signs Late Night Business Safety Plan Bill
A bill has been signed that leaders believe will help enhance safety for businesses open late at night. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Late Night Business Safety Plan bill… Read More
Elrich Signs Bill Raising Recordation Tax
On Thursday night, County Executive Marc Elrich signed a bill raising recordation tax rates. Elrich signed the bill during an event for the Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA).… Read More
New Bill Prohibits Traffic Stops Based Solely on Smell of Cannabis
The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill Monday night prohibiting law enforcement officers from using the smell of cannabis as the only reason for stopping a vehicle. This bill was… Read More