Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González shared her personal journey, leadership approach, and policy priorities in a recent interview with Montgomery Community Media. Recorded at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, it’s… Read More
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González testified in Annapolis on Thursday in support of a proposed bill that would prohibit local and state police from making immigration arrests or engaging… Read More
To protect residents, and particularly immigrant residents, Montgomery County Councilmembers Tuesday introduced legislation demanding federal agents stop wearing masks. The Unmask ICE Act The proposed legislation will permit the county… Read More
Maryland Del. David Moon (District 20) announced he will introduce legislation that would “digitally unmask” ICE agents who are involved in violent or unconstitutional acts. Often U.S. Immigration and Customs… Read More
Updated Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. to include a comment from U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, who is leading the efforts in the House of Representatives. ——————————- U.S. Sens. Chris Van… Read More
As of June, nearly 60 crashes involving cyclists have happened this year in Montgomery County. County Councilmember Evan Glass will introduce a bill with the goal of making bike lanes… Read More
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
At Tuesday’s Montgomery County Council public hearing, new legislation was introduced that would amend public campaign financing laws. The goals of Bill 20-24 are to increase voter participation and create… Read More
County councilmembers will vote Tuesday on a bill regarding operating hours for hookah lounges as well as a zoning measure to allow homes near houses of worship. One bill would… Read More
The county council voted Tuesday to pass a bill requiring gun stores in the county to provide shoppers with information about suicide prevention. Ten councilmembers voted in favor, and Councilmember… Read More
Controversy over a tip credit bill continued Tuesday as opposing sides on the matter of eliminating the tip credit in Montgomery County clashed at the county council building. Police arrived… Read More
Montgomery Parks showed off its eco-friendly electric equipment Wednesday with a hands-on demonstration. The county is moving from gas-powered tools and equipment to electric power for a “more sustainable park… Read More