In a statement released to the media but not to County Council Members, MCPS Superintendent Jerry Weast puts the blame squarely on the council for the county’s setback on school…
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An increasingly explosive dispute between Montgomery County and the state government over public school funding looks like it may be headed to court.This morning, the Post reported that Attorney General…
The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Eight
This series has easily been the most ambitious collection of essays we have ever attempted on Maryland Politics Watch. And all of our data points to one conclusion: the economic…
The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Seven
Montgomery County, the economic engine of Maryland, depends on its public schools to compete with Fairfax County. How much does the state contribute to Montgomery’s schools?In absolute terms, the state…
The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Six
How important are Montgomery County’s schools to the county’s economy? We asked some of our local leaders and here is what they said.Valerie ErvinCounty Council Member, Chair of the Council’s…
The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Five
Montgomery County and Fairfax County, the economic engines of their respective states, have much in common. One characteristic they share is excellent schools.Residents of Montgomery and Fairfax are virtually obsessed…
What We Are Watching in Annapolis
While the mainstream media titillates itself with the University of Maryland porn scandal, here’s what we have our eyes on in the rest of the General Assembly session.Misclassification Bill Despite…
At this moment, the County Council, the Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) and the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are locked in a struggle over the dates of the…
Last year, the General Assembly unanimously passed a bill that created a searchable online database of vendor payments by state agencies exceeding $25,000. Montgomery County Council Members Phil Andrews and…
Where MoCo’s State School Aid Went
As we reported last month, a state property assessment mistake overestimated Montgomery County’s relative wealth level, thereby sending $24 million in state school aid that should have gone to Montgomery…