Elrich Proposes $6.3 Billion Operating Budget
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has laid out his recommended operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023. He held a press conference Tuesday to present the $6.3 billion dollar fiscal plan.… Read More
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Sen. Van Hollen, Councilmembers Discuss Legislative Priorities
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen spent one hour Thursday updating Montgomery County councilmembers on what federal legislation has been passed and what is being considered now, including voting rights and… Read More
County Has Spent About Half of Latest Rent Relief Funding
As of Tuesday, Montgomery County has distributed $28.6 million of its $59 million in COVID-19 rent relief funding from the U.S. Treasury Department.The County Health and Human Services (DHHS) staff… Read More
Grant Applications Close Friday for Nonprofits Focused on Minority Entrepreneurship, STEM Education
Friday is the deadline for Montgomery County nonprofits to apply for a grant from the County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC). The grant program is open to nonprofits with a mission… Read More
Jawando Launches Rental Assistance Program for Small Businesses
Montgomery County’s new rental assistance program for small businesses will begin accepting applications Monday, May 17, councilmember Will Jawando announced at a press conference Thursday launching the program. “This is… Read More
More Than $640,000 Awarded to County Environmental Projects
More than $640,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 15 environmental projects in Montgomery County, officials announced Sunday. “Great start to #EarthWeek!” County Executive Marc Elrich wrote on Twitter.… Read More
Hogan Pulls $250 Million From Rainy Day Fund, Said State Still Needs Federal Help
Gov. Larry Hogan announced that Maryland is pulling $250 million from its rainy day fund to offer further economic relief. The money will fund new relief programs and the expansion… Read More
Cardin Thinks Montgomery County Will See More Federal COVID-19 Funding
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin said he believes Montgomery County will see more funding after the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help with COVID-19 costs. “At the… Read More
Council Approves $750,000 Food Insecurity Appropriation for Residents and Families
Montgomery County Council approved a $750,000 special appropriation, on Thursday, to help address the increasing level of food insecurity of the County’s residents and families. This special appropriation was initiated… Read More
Councilmember Albornoz Updates Council’s Efforts to Support Residents
Councilmember Gabe Albornoz gives an update about what the county council is doing to help support the residents of Montgomery County during the coronavirus crisis. The council has passed $20… Read More
Hogan Announces Funding for Research into Coronavirus Treatment
The state of Maryland, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Johns Hopkins University are working together to fund research for a possible COVID-19 treatment, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday. According to a statement… Read More
Hogan Requests $10 Million in Coronavirus Emergency Funding
Gov. Larry Hogan has requested $10 million for coronavirus preparedness and emergency funding in his supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2021. “Our highest priority is keeping our residents safe. The… Read More