Blog: Is This Stock Market Rally Putting Investors At Risk?
Rarely in my career have I seen such polarizing views on the direction of stocks. One view anticipates a slow recovery due to the extremely high levels of unemployment and… Read More
economy
Council President Katz Set to Host Third Weekly Business Briefing Friday
Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz will host the third in a series of online business briefings on the economic challenges the County faces due to the Covid-19 public health… Read More
Council President Katz Set to Host Second Business Briefing Friday
Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz is hosting a series of online business briefings about the economic challenges due to the Covid-19 public health emergency. The next online briefing takes… Read More
Council President Katz Hosts Business and Economic Development Briefing
County Council President Sidney Katz hosted a business and economic development briefing via Zoom on Friday. The discussion focused on ongoing efforts to support local businesses during the COVID-19 health… Read More
Comptroller Franchot Gives Update on Economic Impact of COVID-19
The current health crisis is expected to leave a mark for years to come. Comptroller Peter Franchot says in addition to prioritizing the safety of Marylanders, the financial health of our… Read More
County Health Officer Calls Trump’s Comments ‘Recklessly Irresponsible’ and ‘Disgusting’
The Montgomery County Council sat as the Board of Health at a meeting Tuesday. The first topic on the agenda was a COVID-19 update from County Health Officer and Chief… Read More
Pedestrian Safety, Capital Budget Top Agenda at Katz News Conference
Montgomery County Council President Sidney Katz discussed pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic safety, the Council’s capital budget and Black History Month in his Monday news conference. Here is the news conference… Read More
Elrich and Katz Offer Words of Encouragement for Local Small Businesses
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Sidney Katz participated in a Small Business Network panel discussion at Montgomery Community Media’s studios Tuesday morning. The topic for this… Read More
Watch Elrich’s First State of the County Address
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich delivered his first State of the County Address on Tuesday in front of a packed room at the Silver Spring Civic Center. In a wide-ranging… Read More
New Bill Aims to Help Local Small Businesses Thrive
Montgomery County councilmember Will Jawando recently introduced the Local Small Business Reserve Program and Direct Purchase Enhancement Act [Bill 39-19]. The goal of the bill is to open up more… Read More