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Montgomery County Council announces its support for bills that would toughen penalties for drunken driving, serving alcohol to minors
The County Council Monday announced its support for several bills before the General Assembly that toughen penalties for alcohol-related crimes including high-profile legislation that stems from incidents in the county including “Noah’s Law” and “Alex and Calvin’s Law.” [Montgomery County Council]
Van Hollen wins straw poll, Edwards leads in Goucher poll
Rep. Chris Van Hollen beat his U.S. Senate Democratic primary competitor Rep. Donna Edwards in a Young Democrats of Maryland poll, but she edged him out in a Goucher College poll in the past week, leading analysts to believe the race may be in a dead heat. [The Washington Post]
Baltimore Sun calls for live-streaming of more state legislature activities
Maryland is one of only seven states that doesn’t live-stream floor debates of its legislature, a new bill would change that this year and record additional debates and committee voting sessions of the law-making body. The Baltimore Sun’s editorial board says it should be passed. [Baltimore Sun]
Montgomery Board of Education to discuss superintendent’s contract
The board is scheduled to discuss the proposed contract with Jack Smith and receive legal advice about it during a closed session Tuesday. [Montgomery County Board of Education]
Van Hollen calls for changes to intersection where deadly crash occurred
Rep. Chris Van Hollen offered his condolences to the Buargque de Macedo family and Walt Whitman community and said changes “must be made to the dangerous River Road intersection” where three members of the family were killed Saturday night. [Van Hollen on Twitter]
How wealthy are the candidates running for Congress in District 8?
Former Marriott executive Kathleen Matthews reported holdings of at least $22.5 million, state Sen. Jamie Raskin reported income of $350,000 in 2014 and Del. Kumar Barve listed an income of nearly $82,000 in 2014. The figures were released as part of financial disclosure statements the Democratic candidates must file ahead of the April primary. Total Wine & More owner David Trone has not yet filed his disclosure forms, but is believed to be the wealthiest candidates in the race. [The Washington Post]
Nice day expected
Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high of 62 degrees followed by a breezy evening with a chance of showers and the temperature dropping into the low-40s. [National Weather Service]
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