Ginny Bixby

Ginny Bixby joined the organization as a politics reporter in 2022 and was promoted to senior reporter in 2024. She was previously a reporter for The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, Virginia. She’s received awards from the Local Media Association, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association, and Virginia Press Association.

Government & Politics

Should plastic bags be banned? County Council seeks public opinion Tuesday

Plus: Hearing on U visa immigration bill, vote on $3 million appropriation for 988 crisis hotline

Government & Politics

Residential property tax assessments up nearly 18% in Montgomery County

Experts cite decrease in housing stock for rising home values

Government & Politics

Mink joins Jawando in opposition to attainable housing plan

Dist. 5 councilmember says zoning proposal is ‘not the best tool at our disposal’

Government & Politics

Montgomery County Economic Development Corp. chief Bill Tompkins to step down

Time for ‘new blood’; term ends in August

Government & Politics

MoCo in Annapolis: Budget angst dominates opening day of Maryland General Assembly session

Local legislators tout bills addressing online education, disability rights, abortion access and more

Government & Politics

Jawando urges County Council to pause attainable housing plan

Vice president says zoning proposal is ‘not the right approach’

Government & Politics

Preparing for the worst: MoCo lawmakers, abortion access advocates plan for Trump presidency

The day after Donald Trump was elected president in November, patients looking for help...

Government & Politics

MoCo lawmakers make waves in Annapolis in 2024

Legislators in spotlight from passage of Trans Shield Act to ‘childless cat lady’ moment

Elections

From hot races to a term-limit referendum: 2024’s top local election news

A roundup of some of the biggest moments of this year’s cycle

Government & Politics

The top 10: MoCo’s biggest government stories of 2024

Leaders dealt with issues ranging from illegal house parties to tough spending decisions

Government & Politics

County Council President Kate Stewart talks government priorities, budget challenges for 2025

Impact on MoCo of impending Trump administration’s plans a major concern

Government & Politics

What could attainable housing look like in Montgomery County?

A controversial zoning decision in Arlington shows impact of potential zoning change

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