Final vote on Youth Sports Advisory Committee set for Tuesday
Council president, the lead sponsor, says group will help provide more programming, address disparities
Government
Montgomery County installing 35 sensors countywide to monitor potential flood areas
Department of Homeland Security provided sensors as part of larger effort to monitor rising water levels
After Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Montgomery County restricts employees’ business travel to several states
Elrich’s administration won’t send employees to conferences, events in places without reproductive rights protections
Proposed bill aims to bolster social services network to help county residents in need of food, other services
Money for new county office has been allocated in recently approved fiscal 2023 budget
Bishop Paul Walker talks about policing, leading accountability board
Nominee and eight others face final confirmation by County Council next week
Montgomery County announces latest round of relief funds for hotels
Hotels must demonstrate 25% loss of revenue from September 2021 through January 2022 to qualify
Police Accountability Board candidates make case to County Council
Final vote on nine members expected next week
County Council says it expects to vote on Thrive Montgomery 2050 plan by end of October
A new consultant will focus on racial equity and social justice outreach for county’s proposed update to general master plan
Elrich, Jawando propose legislation to limit annual residential rent increases to 4.4%
Proposed bill would extend components of law that expired May 15
Teachers union claims it notified MCPS of problems with health insurance premiums a year before district said it knew
Investigation last week found district owes $3M to $13.5M to former employees
Friedson introduces bills providing paid family leave, lactation rooms for county employees
County Council supports legislation that would provide six weeks of full salary for leave
Legislation aims to extend duration of property tax credit for older residents, retired military members
Annual 20% credit would extend from five to seven years
County officials unveil legislation to require electricity as the sole energy source for new buildings
New construction and major renovations would be subject to law, with some exceptions
Once an iconic destination for African Americans in Montgomery County, Johnson’s Park will get a facelift
Bethesda Big Train president hopes to hold annual game at park honoring former Negro League player
Inspector general report finds MCPS kept $3M to $13.5M in employee health insurance premiums
Investigation comes after hotline tip about money owed to MCPS employees who work 10 months a year
Elrich administration announces nine members of new Police Accountability Board
List heads to County Council for approval; state deadline for filling seats is July 1
MCPS budget gets final approval, including salary increases for employees
$2.9B budget is $138 million more than current spending plan
County’s response to climate change moves front and center in county executive race
Elrich, Democratic rivals spar over speed and substance of steps to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Neighborhoods wonder what’s next after county approval of a new downtown Silver Spring master plan
Civic associations expected to debate zoning, housing during development of neighborhood sector plan
Another cyclist fatality on Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda renews calls for more safety measures
Local lawmakers now to discuss issue in previously scheduled meeting with state highway officials
