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
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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
Teachers Rally on Eve of MCPS Budget Vote
Teachers marched in downtown Silver Spring Monday before the school board finalizes a budget Tuesday. “We are looking for full funding for our schools so that we do not have… Read More
Jawando Upset With School Funding
County Councilmember Will Jawando, appearing on the radio show The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi Friday, discussed his displeasure with both the council and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials… Read More
MCEA Protests ‘Draconian” School Cuts, Calls for Action
A letter from Peter Moran, Montgomery County Chief of Schools, sent out Friday at 6:10 p.m. detailed the cuts the Board of Education is planning to balance its budget. Montgomery… Read More
School Community Message Lays Out Possible Budget Cuts
In a statement to the community delivered Friday afternoon, Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) President Karla Silvestre and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder issued a statement about the budget… Read More
‘Let Us In’: Several Teachers Not Permitted to Enter Meeting
Thursday afternoon’s Board of Education (BOE) meeting began with President Karla Silvestre acknowledging that staff reductions are possible during what she called a challenging budget. Montgomery County councilmembers approved a… Read More