By Marc Korman. After discussing a few policy issues with Lieutenant Governor Brown, we shifted to the political landscape. Brown’s answer to my question of how often he came to…
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By Elaine Amir, Johns Hopkins University. The Montgomery County Planning Board has adopted a visionary new Gaithersburg West Master Plan that will allow true smart-growth development to take hold in…
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Jackie Lichter, the Political Director for SEIU Local 500, will be on the Political Pulse TV Show in Montgomery County, Maryland on: Tues, July 28th at 9:30 p.m.Wed., July 29th…
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By Marc Korman. After discussing the budget and education, Lieutenant Governor Brown turned to the topic of transportation. Cavan Wilk from Greater Greater Washington took the lead in questioning Brown…
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Apocalyptic Budget Memo: MoCo Edition
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Following is the text of a memo on the budget written by County Executive Ike Leggett to the County Council. He estimates a $370 million budget deficit for FY 2011…
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Why Baltimore Should Support I-270 Widening
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Baltimore Guy (and Sun reporter) Mike Dresser feels cranky about the I-270 widening proposal. Well, we have news for you, Baltimore – the I-270 project may be a better deal…
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Delegate Saqib Ali (D-39) is nothing if not creative. After Help Save Maryland targeted him for defeat next year, Ali used their declaration to help him raise money. Following is…
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Andrews: No Helicopters
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County Council President Phil Andrews sent the following memo to County Executive Ike Leggett today indicating that the Council will not support the Executive’s helicopter proposal.
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By Marc Korman. Last week, Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown sat down with Cavan Wilk from Greater Greater Washington and me at the Silver Spring Library for a blogger roundtable where…
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By Sharon Dooley. This is the weekend of the Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale. Several farms are open for tours, produce picking, sales or demonstrations. Take advantage of…