Legislators React to End of 2025 General Assembly
The 2025 Maryland General Assembly wrapped up its business last week, but many challenges remain. Governor Wes Moore already has signed more than 90 bills into law and many more… Read More
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Educators Demand County Council ‘Fully Fund Our Schools’
Ahead of a budget public hearing Tuesday evening, teachers and parents rallied outside the county council building in Rockville to call on councilmembers to fully fund the proposed budget of… Read More
Elrich Says Proposed Property Tax Increase Would Fund Schools
During his annual operating budget presentation on Friday in Rockville, County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a 3.5 cent property tax rate increase that he says would fund schools. The recommendation… Read More
MCPS Unions Call for Full Funding of School Budget
School unions held a press conference Thursday to call on the county to fully fund the school board’s proposed operating budget. “What we are asking the county executive and the… Read More
Students, Parents Speak on Proposed School Budget
Many testified before the school board Thursday evening in Rockville asking for funding in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) operating budget. Topics included class sizes, hate in schools, school… Read More
Elrich Shares Proposed Capital Budget
County Executive Marc Elrich shared his proposed fiscal year 2026 capital budget and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) amendments. He has sent his proposal to the county council, Elrich said during… Read More
Superintendent Taylor Lays Out Priorities with County Taxpayers League
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor met virtually Tuesday with members of the Montgomery County Taxpayers League, addressing issues ranging from the budget to special education to virtual… Read More
‘A Significant Challenge’: State Legislators Grapple With Budget Deficit
Ahead of the Maryland General Assembly’s meeting in January, analysts say a widening budget deficit may be the worst fiscal situation the state has faced in two decades. According to… Read More
Council Rejects Referendum on New Rules for Raising Taxes
On Tuesday, the County Council rejected changes to the County Charter by a 6-5 vote when it comes to adopting budgets and raising property taxes. If it had been approved,… Read More
‘There Are No Winners In This Budget’: School Board Members Pass Budget With Concerns
School Board Member Shebra Evans said, “There are no winners” in the budget approved Tuesday for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The board voted to approve a $3.32 billion operating… Read More
Officials Voice Concerns About Improved School Funding
UPDATED at 8:30 p.m. to include remarks from Councilmember Kristin Mink _____________________________ In his weekly meeting with the media, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed his concern about the future… Read More
School Board Approves Operating Budget With Cutbacks
The school board voted to approve a $3.32 billion operating budget for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) on Tuesday. After the vote, parents of students in the school system’s virtual… Read More