Homelessness Increasing as Shelters Quickly Reach Capacity
The number of homeless people in Montgomery County increased 32% in last year. Individuals living in shelters, on the streets and in cars rose from 1,444 people to 1,510 this… Read More
Shutdown
‘The Need is Great’: Council Approves Millions to Buffer Shutdown Impacts
Following the longest federal shutdown in the nation’s history, county councilmembers approved $7.75 million dollars on Tuesday for local organizations to offset some impacts and help with resources like food.… Read More
Federal Families Served Free School Lunch as Government Shutdown Continues
As the federal government shutdown continues, furloughed workers who have children in Montgomery County Public Schools were invited to have lunch with their students at school Thursday. “We just want… Read More
Council Introduces $7.75 Million Bill For Those Affected By Shutdown
Montgomery County Council members introduced a bill Tuesday morning to allocate $7.75 million to offset effects of the federal shutdown and cuts in federal funding. The package includes $3.5 million… Read More
Council Announces Nearly $8 Million Funding to Offset Shutdown, Trump Impacts
It is nearing day 30 of the federal government shutdown. Federal SNAP benefits end Saturday, Nov. 1. Montgomery County Council members have now announced $7.75 million in funding for local… Read More
County Expands Support, Freebies for Federal Workers During Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues to strain the finances of thousands of Montgomery County residents who are or were employed or contracted by Uncle Sam, state and local agencies… Read More
Raskin Warns of ‘Very Scary’ Health Care Cuts Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
On day 22 of the federal government shutdown, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) hosted a roundtable in Silver Spring to speak out about Medicaid cuts under the Trump administration and… Read More
Shutdown Could Affect Your National Park Visit
The ongoing shutdown of the federal government impacts the DMV more than any other area of the United States. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers remain on furlough or now… Read More
Rep. Delaney Vows to Protect Federal Workers’ Back Pay During Shutdown
As a government shutdown continues, U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Md., said she will fight to make sure federal workers get back pay. Delaney hosted a telephone town hall Tuesday… Read More
‘We Cannot Let This Shutdown Break Us’: Germantown Center Continues Services
With a federal government shutdown in effect, leaders — including U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (MD-District 6) and members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus — went on a tour in… Read More
Looming Shutdown Poses New Threats to Federal Employees
No region in the country has felt the loss of government jobs and contracts more than the DMV. That’s the conclusion of a report issued by Brookings and the Metropolitan… Read More
Montgomery County Has Lots to Lose if Government Shuts Down
According to Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart, “A government shutdown will have a direct, detrimental and oversized impact on all of metropolitan Washington.” In her role as Metropolitan Washington Council… Read More