Bill Would Create Fund for Children Born in the County
Councilmembers introduced a bill that would create a fund for children born in the county to access when they reach adulthood. The legislation would establish a fund for the county… Read More
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Employers Will be Prohibited From Asking Applicants For Sexual, Reproductive Health Information
Employers in the county will be prohibited from asking job applicants about sexual and reproductive health information. County councilmembers passed a bill Tuesday to, according to council documents, “flatly prohibit” employers… Read More
Council Cuts Parking Requirements for Housing Near Transit
County councilmembers voted Tuesday to remove minimum parking requirements for new housing developments near transit. They voted unanimously to eliminate parking requirements within a half mile of a Metro or… Read More
School Board Shares Less-Redacted Report on Beidleman’s Promotion
The school board released a less-redacted version of a report investigating the promotion of a former principal who had numerous sexual harassment complaints against him. “I certainly would’ve liked it… Read More
‘There’s A Lot Of Blame To Go Around Here’: Councilmembers Question School Officials About MCPS Issues
County councilmembers and school system officials joined for a meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss a recently-released report that found issues with how Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) handles employee misconduct… Read More
Council Will Not Require Oaths for MCPS Officials During Upcoming Meeting
The county council will not require school system officials to testify under oath during a meeting Thursday about a recently-released report that found deficiencies with how Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More
Planning Board Supports Overnight Stays on Farms
The county’s planning board supports a zoning change that would allow overnight stays on farms. During a council public hearing Tuesday, Planning Board Chair Artie Harris said the opportunity to… Read More
Superintendent Outlines Proposed $3.32 Billion Budget for Next School Year
During a well-choreographed presentation equipped with video highlights of high-achieving students and successful programs, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight presented her proposed Fiscal Year 2025 $3.32… Read More
Council Passes Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education Act
The county council voted Tuesday to pass a bill requiring gun stores in the county to provide shoppers with information about suicide prevention. Ten councilmembers voted in favor, and Councilmember… Read More
New Council President Looks Forward to Taking Progress ‘To The Next Level’
During his first media briefing as council president Monday, Andrew Friedson said “gardez bien” or “guard well” will not just be the county’s motto but a guiding principle. Friedson noted… Read More
Friedson Elected County Council President, Stewart Elected Vice President
County Councilmember Andrew Friedson was elected Council president Tuesday. Friedson, who previously served as Council vice president, was unanimously approved by his fellow councilmembers. Councilmember Kate Stewart was unanimously chosen… Read More
Council Approves More Funding for Security Grant Program
Councilmembers voted to add funding to the county’s security grant program for houses of worship and nonprofits. County Council Vice President Andrew Friedson suggested increasing the proposed $100,000 from the… Read More