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
immigration
Fani-González Addresses What Immigration Changes Mean for County
The new presidential administration has been in power for under two months, but in this brief time federal policies have been upended — including immigration-related policies — causing concern in… Read More
Former County Executive Leggett Weighs in on Trump Executive Orders on Immigration
Isiah “Ike” Leggett served as Montgomery County Executive from 2006 to 2018. Leggett visited MCM’s studios in Rockville Tuesday to tape an interview on Montgomery County’s history. MCM asked Leggett… Read More
Council President Emphasizes Police Are Focused on Safety, Trust
As uncertainty continues after recent immigration-related executive orders from President Donald Trump, County Council President Kate Stewart stressed that county police do not enforce federal immigration laws — “Because we… Read More
Councilmember Mink Issues Guidance Concerning New Federal Immigration Rules
With recent changes to immigration enforcement under the President Donald Trump Administration, Councilmember Kristin Mink published a list of resources and information for affected county residents. While enforcement by the… Read More
Kate Stewart Vows to Help All Residents During Trump Administration, Won’t Run For County Executive
During an interview Friday on WAMU radio’s The Politics Hour, Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart declared she is not a candidate for county executive when Marc Elrich’s term expires.… Read More
County Taking it ‘Day by Day’ Since Trump’s Executive Orders
As communities process recent executive orders from President Donald Trump, county residents are told that many changes do not immediately take effect. In regard to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)… Read More
Elrich: County Will Not Obstruct ICE Arrests
County Executive Marc Elrich said that leaders will do what they can to keep people safe, but Montgomery County will not obstruct arrests made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement… Read More
President Trump Signs Several Executive Orders to U.S. Immigration Policy
In his first hours in office Monday, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders introducing significant changes to U.S. immigration policy. In Montgomery County, immigration lawyer Maricé Morales explained last… Read More
Maryland State Legislature Faces Major Budget Deficit, Many Tough Decisions
If money could talk, then in the coming weeks, state legislators in Annapolis may spend most of their time talking about money. The 2025 General Assembly kicks off its 90-day… Read More
Strive for Stress-Free Holidays Regardless of Differing Political Views at Family Table
Holidays often are stressful, and this year some may find it even harder to sit around the table with relatives and friends who may actively disagree. Montgomery College Psychology Professor… Read More
Council Introduces Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council presented the Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act (“U Visa”), which provides legal status to victims of certain violent crimes who have suffered physical… Read More