By Adam Pagnucco. Suppose you sign up to receive “news and information” from county government. Afterwards, the ensuing emails and texts contain opinions from the county executive. Is that OK?…
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Other People’s Money
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By Adam Pagnucco. Many years ago, I had a boss in the labor movement who talked about the abuse of “other people’s money.” As a young construction worker, he deplored…
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Maryland’s Wealth Drain, Part Two
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By Adam Pagnucco. Before we delve into Maryland’s net migration of taxpayers, let’s examine three economic characteristics of the state. First, Maryland is a high-income state. The charts below show…
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Barrie Tries Again for County Council
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By Adam Pagnucco. Silver Spring attorney Fatmata Barrie, who finished second to Kristin Mink in the 2022 Council District 5 primary, is running again for county council. This time, she…
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First County Executive Candidate Revealed
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By Adam Pagnucco. The first candidate in Montgomery County’s 2026 county executive primary has filed to run for office and also established a campaign finance committee. Meet Celeste Iroha. She…
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By Adam Pagnucco. A survey of residents commissioned by the Montgomery County government has found that most residents give positive ratings to many aspects of the county. However, most of…
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Maryland’s Wealth Drain, Part One
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By Adam Pagnucco. Maryland is one of the wealthiest states in the nation, regularly finishing near the top in average income statistics. It also has a gigantic structural deficit reaching…
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Trump is Holding a Fire Sale in Maryland
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By Adam Pagnucco. As of last night, President Donald Trump’s administration was planning to sell 83 properties with a combined 11.4 million square feet of space in Maryland. The buildings…
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Top Stories: February 2025
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By Adam Pagnucco. Below are the top ten stories on Montgomery Perspective in February 2025, ranked by page views. 1. Federal Contractors Begin Mass Layoffs 2. Moore Tax Hike Targets…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Recently, Maryland Matters reported on HB 1469, a bill by Delegates Emily Shetty and Joseline Pena-Melnyk establishing a new two cents per ounce tax on “sugary beverages.” …