By Adam Pagnucco. The election forecasting site Five Thirty Eight estimated that District 6 Congressman David Trone had a 72% chance to win reelection against Delegate Neil Parrott. But as…
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By Adam Pagnucco. In Montgomery County, the general election is often anti-climactic compared to the primary because Republicans have not won a partisan office in a district contained entirely within…
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Former Delegate Sheila Hixson Passes Away
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By Adam Pagnucco. Former District 20 Delegate Sheila Hixson, a legendary figure in state politics, has passed away. When she announced her retirement in 2017, the Gandhi Brigade produced the…
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MCEA and MCPS Agree on Rules for Bargaining
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By Adam Pagnucco. The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) and MCPS have agreed on rules for their upcoming bargaining sessions. MCEA had wanted to open up those sessions to its…
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Interview: MCEA President Jennifer Martin
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By Adam Pagnucco. One of the most influential institutions in our county is the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA), which represents more than 14,000 classroom teachers, guidance counselors, speech pathologists,…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Pepco has asked the county council to pause its work on Bill 13-22 (now known as the “electrocution bill”), which would mandate electrification of most additions, major…
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Council At-Large Primary: Introduction
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By Adam Pagnucco. After an incredible 33-candidate council at-large Democratic primary in 2018, this year’s race featured a much more manageable 8 candidates. Three – Gabe Albornoz, Evan Glass and…
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Torching Saul
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By Adam Pagnucco. Our interview with Takoma Torch founder and Nimbee creator Eric Saul got a lot of buzz but not everyone is laughing. Elizabeth Joyce of Silver Spring sent…
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Big Pain, Little Gain
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By Adam Pagnucco. In public policy, there are always trade-offs. Priorities that may be worthy in theory may not work out in practice and may not be worth the costs…
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Don’t Mess with 911 – or Cheryl Kagan
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By Adam Pagnucco. Senator Cheryl Kagan has made 911 emergency service one of her top priorities for many years. In the last session of the General Assembly, Kagan and Republican…