By Adam Pagnucco. Ever since Maryland threw off the yoke of the British monarchy, neither the state nor its counties have recognized royalty. That does not stop political pundits looking…
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King Andrew
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By Adam Pagnucco. The January 2025 campaign finance reports are in, the last before next year’s primary season goes into full swing. Let’s have a look, starting with the county…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Two unsuccessful 2022 county council candidates have filed campaign committees to run for council again. Both filings came on January 10 (Friday). The candidates are: Scott Goldberg…
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YIMBYs Attack Jawando
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By Adam Pagnucco. Note: This post was updated to include comments from former Council Member Hans Riemer and Eric Saul. Council Member Will Jawando stirred up a hornet’s nest with…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Will Jawando, who is the first county council member I know of who has launched a federal PAC, has sent out a blast email claiming…
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How Well Did Hogan Do?
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By Adam Pagnucco. Former Governor Larry Hogan was undoubtedly the strongest choice by the GOP to run against Democratic nominee Angela Alsobrooks for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by incumbent…
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Jawando’s Federal PAC: Asset or Liability?
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By Adam Pagnucco. Attainable housing. MCPS. Crime. Impact taxes. Building energy performance standards. Grants. Pending budget issues, some of which will be coming from the state and federal governments. That’s…
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Will the Council Let the Milk Spoil?
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By Adam Pagnucco. Earlier this week, I wrote about the prospect of a political food fight at the county council originating in its election of a possible county executive candidate…
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By Adam Pagnucco. The next year and a half will be a difficult time for the Montgomery County Council. While its heaviest lifts will be the next two budgets, the…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Last month, the Washington Post announced that it was not endorsing in the presidential race for the first time in decades. The decision provoked 250,000 subscription cancellations…