You better hide the kids and shield your eyes before reading this press release, folks!Statement by County Executive Isiah Leggett and County Council President Phil Andrews on the Decision of…
Budget and Taxes
The State Board of Education denied the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) waivers for school funding for all three counties (Montgomery, Prince George’s and Wicomico) that applied. And contrary to what…
A major part of Montgomery County’s $587 million budget crisis is not under the control of the County Executive, the County Council or anyone else in Rockville. In fact, a…
A diverse coalition of minority groups rallied at the County Council building today against cuts to health programs. We reprint their press release below. Maryland Moment has coverage of the…
Saving Money on EZ-Pass
By Rocky Lopes. This is a reminder that effective July 1, 2009, holders of Maryland E-ZPass toll transponders will be assessed $1.50 per month “cost recovery fee” per account, regardless…
Fire Fighters and Leggett Strike Deal
County Executive Ike Leggett and the Montgomery County Career Fire Fighters Association have reached a Memorandum of Agreement amending the union’s contract. Here are the key provisions.1. The union’s 4…
How State Budget Cuts Hit MoCo
Here’s the latest on how much Montgomery County will suffer because of state budget cuts.Total state aid is up 3.1%. Education did well (up 9.9%) because of federal funds and…
County Report: April 17
A new decision by Montgomery County Labor Relations Administrator Andrew M. Strongin that the County Executive does not need to abide by collective bargaining agreements threatens significant damage to public…