By Adam Pagnucco. As the primary election approaches and the six Democratic candidates for County Executive make their case, it’s worth considering the incumbent they are seeking to succeed: Ike…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Montgomery County’s proposal for funding legal defense of people threatened by deportation appears to be in danger of falling through. Below is a letter from the MoCo…
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On the Town of Kensington Election
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From a trusted correspondent in Kensington. For the fourth time in six years, Kensington’s town elections will be uncontested. The first-term mayor, Tracey Furman; a first-term Town Council member, Duane…
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By Adam Pagnucco. In an email to numerous Boards of Elections officials and others, Paul Aumayr, the Director of the State Board of Elections Voting Systems Division, has stated that the…
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On Comments
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By Adam Pagnucco. Yesterday, a reader asked on our Facebook page why there were no comments directly on Seventh State posts. Well, we have a history with comments. Our old…
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Rice Blasts Riemer on the Budget
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By Adam Pagnucco. Budget time is a busy one for Council Members. It involves an unusual amount of meetings, work and negotiation even by the sometimes hectic standards of Rockville. …
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Leggett Threatens Line Item Veto on Budget
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By Adam Pagnucco. County Executive Ike Leggett is threatening to veto a line item in the Capital Budget just passed by the County Council related to his proposed stormwater reforms. …
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By Adam Pagnucco. The Washington Post has endorsed the following candidates for County Council and Board of Education. Council At-Large: Gabe Albornoz, Marilyn Balcombe, Evan Glass, Hans Riemer Council District…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Update: Council District 5 candidate Kevin Harris has also filed for matching funds on May 15, claiming $12,400 in qualifying contributions from 176 in-county residents. Original Post:…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Remember the county’s $120 million budget shortfall? While up to half of it may have been caused by tax planning by rich people, the rest was in…