Safe Streets Act Signed Into Law
A bill aimed to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists has been signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Safe Streets Act of 2023 on Wednesday in… Read More
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Elrich Signs Rent Stabilization Into Law
On Monday, County Executive Marc Elrich signed permanent rent stabilization into law less than a week after it was passed by the county council. Councilmembers passed the bill last Tuesday… Read More
Elrich Will Sign Rent Stabilization Into Law — ‘Definitely A Compromise Bill’
County Executive Marc Elrich said he will sign a newly-passed rent stabilization bill into law “as soon as it reaches my desk.” He said while it is an important step… Read More
Rent Cap Bill Moves to Full Council
A county council committee has moved forward with one bill aimed to limit rent increases in Montgomery County after competing bills were introduced in March. It will move to full… Read More
Elrich Signs Late Night Business Safety Plan Bill
A bill has been signed that leaders believe will help enhance safety for businesses open late at night. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Late Night Business Safety Plan bill… Read More
Council Votes to Require Gas Stations to Post Credit Card Price
Gas stations will be required to post the credit card price and not just the lowest price of gasoline under legislation unanimously passed Tuesday by the Montgomery County Council. If… Read More
Requirement for Healthy Drink Options for Kids at Restaurants Goes Into Effect
The first phase of the “Healthy Meals for Children” bill went into effect on Wednesday. Now effective, restaurants in the county will be required to offer at least one healthy… Read More
Maryland State’s Attorneys Come Together to Push Legislation Protecting Child Abuse Victims
On Tuesday Montgomery, Frederick, Prince George’s and Howard Counties joined forces to push for the passage of multiple bills before the Maryland General Assembly. The legislation State’s Attorneys offices are… Read More
Elrich, Community Advocates Join Councilmembers in Support of Rent Legislation
Two councilmembers aim to stabilize rents in Montgomery County with a new bill that would cap allowable increases at 3%. Bill 16-23 — the Housing Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity (HOME)… Read More
Councilmembers, Elrich Strongly Support Legislation Named After Woman Killed in Apartment Fire
In the wake of a fatal apartment building fire last month in Silver Spring, local leaders strongly support a new state-level bill named after the 25-year-old woman who was killed.… Read More
Legislative Black Caucus Priorities Include Health, Housing and Cannabis Legalization
State Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (District 20), chair of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, shared priorities the caucus has for this General Assembly session. Priorities include Black wealth, health, cannabis legalization,… Read More
Hogan Signs Bill to Suspend Gas Tax
On Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan signed emergency legislation to suspend the gas tax in Maryland for 30 days. During a press conference ahead of the signing, Hogan said the move… Read More