By Adam Pagnucco. Last year, I published a startling fact: MCPS was running a $58 million deficit in its fund that pays for employee and retiree health care, an amount…
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Jawando Bill Expands Political Appointments
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By Adam Pagnucco. Montgomery County government hires the vast majority of its employees through its merit system, which is insulated from direct participation by elected officials. However, a relative handful…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Part One described a bill by Council Member Kate Stewart that would impose substantial governance requirements on the county’s main community media organization, Montgomery Community Media (MCM). …
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By Adam Pagnucco. Part One described a bill by Council Member Kate Stewart that would impose substantial governance requirements on the county’s main community media organization, Montgomery Community Media (MCM). …
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Teacher-Funded Super PAC Attacks Diaz
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By Adam Pagnucco. Last month, I printed a column asking if school board candidate Brenda Diaz was on track to winning her race for an at-large seat. Diaz’s general election…
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Should the County Fund Local Media? Part Two
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By Adam Pagnucco. Part One described a bill by Council Member Kate Stewart that would impose substantial governance requirements on the county’s main community media organization, Montgomery Community Media (MCM). …
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Should the County Fund Local Media? Part One
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By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Kate Stewart recently made news by introducing a bill that would impose new requirements on “community media organizations.” The bill provoked pushback from a number…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Part One listed Will Jawando’s assets and liabilities. Part Two looked at Andrew Friedson. Part Three examined Evan Glass. Part Four recited a timeline of key events…
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The 2026 County Executive Primary, Part Ten
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By Adam Pagnucco. Part One listed Will Jawando’s assets and liabilities. Part Two looked at Andrew Friedson. Part Three examined Evan Glass. Part Four recited a timeline of key events…
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The 2026 County Executive Primary, Part Nine
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By Adam Pagnucco. Part One listed Will Jawando’s assets and liabilities. Part Two looked at Andrew Friedson. Part Three examined Evan Glass. Part Four recited a timeline of key events…