Raskin Family Launches Memorial Fund in Son’s Honor
On New Year’s Eve, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md. 8) and his wife Sarah Bloom Raskin announced the death of their son, Tommy who was 25. Tommy Raskin was a second-year… Read More
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Montgomery County Health, Human Services Receives Moderna Vaccine
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, manufactured by Moderna, on Wednesday morning. According to a county news release, this first… Read More
MCPS Superintendent Proposes Decreased Budget for FY 2022 as Enrollment Drops
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith announced in a prerecorded video Thursday that he’s recommending a $2.7 billion operating budget for the fiscal year 2022. The budget is a 1.5%… Read More
Gov. Hogan Declares Christmas Eve State Holiday
Several state employees will officially have a day off on Christmas Eve. Gov. Larry Hogan has declared Dec. 24 as a state holiday, meaning the state’s government agencies and offices… Read More
Maryland’s 10 Electors Officially Cast Votes for Biden and Harris
President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris received all 10 of Maryland’s electoral votes. The now-certified vote will be given to Vice President Mike Pence to be read aloud… Read More
Flags to Fly at Half Staff in Honor of Former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes
Paul Sarbanes, who represented Marylanders in the U.S. Senate for more than 30 years, died Sunday. He was 87. The news was confirmed in a statement by Sarbanes’ son, Rep.… Read More
Hogan: Policía Aplicará Restricciones de Coronavirus a Partir del Miércoles
El gobernador Larry Hogan anunció en la conferencia de prensa sobre el coronavirus del lunes que desplegará soldados de la Policía Estatal de Maryland, en todos los condados, como “Unidades… Read More
State Police to Step Up Coronavirus Restriction Enforcement Beginning Wednesday
Gov. Larry Hogan announced at Monday’s coronavirus news conference that he’ll be deploying Maryland State Police troopers throughout the counties as “High Visibility Compliance Units.” Starting Wednesday, the troopers will… Read More
Hogan Joins Fellow Governors for Call with President-Elect Biden
Gov. Larry Hogan joined a bipartisan group of governors on the National Governors Association (NGA) conference call Thursday afternoon with President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Hogan was the… Read More
Hogan Emite una Orden Ejecutiva sobre Liberación Anticipada de Presos
El gobernador de Maryland Larry Hogan emitió una orden ejecutiva el 17 de noviembre que permitiría la liberación anticipada de ciertos prisioneros para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del COVID-19.… Read More
Gov. Hogan Issues Executive Order Allowing Early Release of Prisoners
Governor Larry Hogan issued an executive order Nov. 17 that would allow the early release of certain prisoners to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Inmates who qualify under this order… Read More
‘A Clearly Deteriorated Relationship’: Councilmembers Exasperated by Communication from State
Montgomery County councilmembers were upset after learning that State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon rejected a waiver request from the county asking to continue relaxed teacher-child ratios in early childcare facilities.… Read More