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
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Lawmakers from Montgomery County share legislative priorities
The Maryland General Assembly convened Wednesday in Annapolis. MCM spoke with lawmakers from Montgomery County to hear their priorities for this session. With a $1.4 billion budget deficit, some priorities… Read More
Senator Kagan sets her agenda for the General Assembly
Cheryl Kagan has served the residents of Gaithersburg and Rockville in the Maryland State Senate for more than a decade now. Known for her pragmatic approach to problem solving, Senator… Read More
Sgt. Patrick Kepp Act Passes in Maryland
Maryland legislators approved a new law named for a Montgomery County police officer who lost both of his legs after a driver intentionally struck him at a speed of more… Read More
Cuts by Department of Education Impact School System
Late Friday afternoon, the Department of Education (DOE) sent letters to all 50 states announcing cuts to funding. On Monday of this week, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)… Read More
New Laws In Maryland in 2025
As of Jan. 1, a number of new laws are in effect across Maryland. No new laws went into effect in Montgomery County. Here are just a few of the… Read More
General Assembly Session Begins as State Faces Budget Shortfall
Maryland’s annual General Assembly session started Wednesday as the state faces a looming budget deficit. MCM went to Annapolis to talk with state lawmakers and county leaders. Related Post: Maryland… Read More
Governor Addresses Delegates On First Day of Legislative Session
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller addressed the House of Delegates on Wednesday as the annual General Assembly session started. “By the time we get to Sine… Read More
Del. Sara Love Nominated to Fill Senate Seat Vacated by Ariana Kelly
Maryland Del. Sara Love was nominated Monday night by the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee to be state senator. If approved by Gov. Wes Moore, Love will continue to represent… Read More
Wrapping Up 2024 MD Legislative Session
The 2024 Maryland Legislative session is now history. The General Assembly passed more than 500 bills when the session ended April 8. When the General Assembly convened last January, state… Read More
How Drunk Driving Law Would Close Important Loophole
In October of 2016 a new law, the Drunk Driving Reduction Act, went into effect in Maryland. Noah’s Law, as it has become to be known, was named after the… Read More
What County Residents Can Expect from the General Assembly
Delegates returned to Annapolis this month for their 90-day 2024 General Assembly session. Here are some of the major policies that could impact Montgomery County driving the General Assembly in… Read More