Local News: August 21 & 22, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
New data on housing, Part Five, Montgomery Perspective, August 21, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Rent control change is in the wind due to multi-family housing collapse. See below for how the Council voted against moderating controls established in DC, and went hard left against development. These six Council members are the obstacles to economic development. How will that block change with the next election? Three moderates will turnover, as will two hard liners, but one of them is running for CE. Can Friedson push through changes before he leaves in December?
A particularly fateful vote occurred on an amendment that would have established a date certain for exemption of new construction, just as D.C.’s law has. Council Members Gabe Albornoz, Marilyn Balcombe, Andrew Friedson, Evan Glass and Dawn Luedtke voted yes while Council Members Natali Fani-Gonzalez, Will Jawando, Sidney Katz, Kristin Mink, Kate Stewart and Laurie-Anne Sayles voted no. County planning staff are now recommending such a change because of the county’s collapse of multifamily building permits.
Planning Board tours Friendship Heights as sector plan process advances, Bethesda Magazine, August 21, 2026 Link
How WMATA could help reduce building emissions, starting with North Bethesda, Greater Greater Washington, August 22, 2026 Link
Media Release: Councilmember Sayles joins State and County housing experts at national economic mobility conference, August 22, 2026 Link
Burtonsville Day returns September 19 with parade, festival and community activities, MoCoShow, August 22, 2026 Link
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EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS leaders face questions over AI weapons security contract, Parents Coalition MD, August 22, 2026 Link
MCPS experiencing growing $3B maintenance backlog, Bethesda Magazine, August 21, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL:
CM Jawando moved to divert $34 million of HVAC work to increase teachers salaries. They now make $116K on average for 10 months work, compared to $95K for Fairfax teachers. "For fiscal year 2027, MCPS only received $122.6 million to address that yearly maintenance, according to Thursday’s presentation."
MCPS Chief Operations officer leaving for Loudon County schools, Bethesda Magazine, August 21, 2026 Link
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Board of Education approves new principals and administrative leaders, MoCoShow, August 20, 2026 Link
Montgomery County officials are concerned about changes to HEAD Start, The Banner, August 22, 2026 Link
'They're building it just for me,' New Burtonsville elementary school opens, The Banner, August 21, 2026 Link
LOCAL MEDIA NEWS
Montgomery County brings local cable access to residents with new Connect Montgomery app, August 21, 2026 Link
The man behind MoCoShow: How Alex Tsironis put Montgomery County news on the map, CNSMaryland, May 29, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland launches $3 million fund to help aspiring nurses cover tuition and living expenses, MoCoShow, August 22, 2026 Link
Maryland has more EV chargers than ever but they're not everywhere, Maryland Matters, August 22, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
General Assembly candidates' biggest challenge: The State's budget outlook, CNSMaryland, June 2, 2026 Link
This week in advocacy: Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, August 21, 2026 Link
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Local News: August 20, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
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Montgomery County housing inventory grows as homes take longer to sell, GCAAR says, MoCoShow, August 20, 2026 Link
Gaithersburg residents weigh in on proposed Rio development, Bethesda Magazine, August 20, 2026 Link
Bethesda developer: Information shared by company leadership regarding Rockshire Village was incorrect, Bethesda Magazine, August 19, 2026 Link
Traffic alert today: Gas leak closes Woodmont Avenue, possible carbon monoxide exposure reported, MoCoShow, August 20, 2026 Link
September 20: Poolesville Day returns with parade, car shows and family activities, MoCoShow, August 20, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Classes resume Tuesday for MCPS students, drivers reminded to stop for school buses, Bethesda Magazine, August 20, 2026 Link
After threat by DOJ, Anne Arundel schools amend gender policy, Maryland Matters, August 20, 2026 Link
Maryland is kicking off the news school year. Here's how education officials are setting the stage, WYPR, August 19, 2026 Link
UMD tuition, mandatory fees increase for 2026-27 school year, DBKnews, August 18, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland announces solar energy agreement projected to save $300 million, MoCoShow, August 20, 2026 Link
State tax system down temporarily as billions of records move to cloud-based system, Frederick NewsPost, August 20, 2026 Link
Commentary: Maryland pays for reckless digital ad tax, Baltimore Sun, August 19, 2026 Link
Federal judge holds ICE official in contempt over unlawful arrest, The Banner, August 20, 2026 Link
Water groups push Washington for cyber rules after hacking spree, Wall Street Journal, August 11, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Maryland comptroller challenger (Sonya Dunn) says Lierman should have been dismissed, Baltimore Sun, August 20, 2026 Link
Maryland Democrats had a 7-1 advantage. That still wasn't enough. by Nicolee Ambrose, Washington Examiner, August 19, 2026
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Report: Antisemitic crimes remain high, despite modest dip, thecentersquare.com, August 20, 2026 Link
Data centers stymie affordable housing, advocates say, thecentersquare, August 20, 2026 Link
It's hard to tax things that move, Wall Street Journal, August 20, 2026 Link
Who should control your life: You or the federal government? Washington Times, August 19, 2026 Link
Local News: August 19, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
New data on housing: Part Three - Montgomery Perspective, August 19, 2026 Link
Bike riders did the math on County's bike lanes, Montgomery Community Media, August 19, 2026 Link This is what a seasoned bike rider since 1975 says: “The lanes simply raised the level of anger county drivers express at us, and I do not blame them,” Scott wrote. “Empty bike lanes are really lousy PR for cyclists.”
This is what the state DOT says about unused bike lanes: "Asked directly why individual bike lane projects don’t connect into full routes, Johnson pointed to jurisdiction and funding rather than design. “It is important to note that some of the bikeway projects you mentioned, such as Old Georgetown Road, are state projects,” said Emily DeTitta, communications manager for MCDOT. “MCDOT is working to build out the county’s network every year, and work is based on funding allocation.” This is what Gordie Brenne says: empty bike lanes in Silver Spring are the result of magical thinking. Same will be true for the Purple Line.
Bethesda Row Arts Festival returns with nearly 200 artists, MoCoShow, August 19, 2026 Link
Police remind drivers of Maryland school bus stopping laws, MoCoShow, August 19, 2026 Link
55th annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park (Sept 5-7, 2026) Link
EDUCATION NEWS
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Anne Arundel County Schools updates gender identity policy, Baltimore Sun, August 19, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland preps for multibillion-dollar shortfalls, approves $109.4M voter machine buy, FoxBaltimore, August 18, 2026 Link
WSSC Water issues health advisory for Triadelphia Reservoir due to harmful algal bloom, MoCoShow, August 18, 2026 Link
Potholes expose growing money troubles for cities, states, Baltimore Sun, May 19, 2026 Link
Beer & Wine in your grocery store, MarylandWire, August 19, 2026 Link
Crime-fighting tool or privacy concern? License plate readers expand across Maryland, FoxBaltimore, August 18, 2026 Link
Justice Department files appeal against Maryland Man, Daily Signal, August 18, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Jamie Raskin's summer school for future political operatives continues to expand, Bethesda Magazine, August 19, 2026 Link
Voter registration debacle in New Jersey, by Walter Olson, August 19, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Court preserves injunction on ICE enforcement at churches, Daily Signal, August 18, 2026 Link
Trump's smart move to cut nonprofit charities, City Journal, August 18, 2026 Link
Local News: August 18, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Without Question A, it's socialism for the rich in Montgomery County, CleanSlateMoCo, August 18, 2026 Link
Amendment to limit Montgomery County spending won't appear on November ballot, The Banner, August 18, 2026 Link
Stop the Spend group narrowly misses 10,000 signature mark for ballot referendum, Bethesda Magazine, August 18, 2026 Link
Red Line commuters' summer detour is nearly over. Three stations scheduled to open Sept. 7, The Banner, August 18, 2026 Link
Media Release: Three more County grant programs launching soon, August 18, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Struggling mom says Maryland BOOST scholarship cuts put son's engineering dreams at risk, FoxBaltimore, August 18, 2026 Link
Is Wootton High's move impacting a long-awaited Rockville development? Bethesda Magazine, August 18, 2026 Link
Failure of MCPS ombudsman, Parents Coalition MD, August 18, 2026 Link
Springbrook High School principal announces retirement amid bullying concerns, WJLA, August 18, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland gives 45-day warning to residents with out of state plates, WMAR2News, August 18, 2026 Link
Facing steep budget deficits in the Transportation Trust Fund, the State enacted major 60% to 80% price spikes over consecutive years, raising fees for standards passenger car up to $120, Nextdoor, August 18, 2026 Link
Parents are being held responsible for their kids crimes under new laws, Maryland Matters, August 17, 2026 Link
Second lawsuit challenging redistricting amendment filed in Dorchester County, Maryland Matters, August 18, 2026 Link
Greenbelt back as next home for FBI after Court rejects plan to stay in DC, Maryland Matters, August 17, 2026 Link
Democrats are simply incapable of building things, Washington Examiner, August 18, 2026 Link 29 months to take bids on Francis Scott Key bridge.
Maryland Attorney General praises ruling on gender affirming care under ACA, The MoCo Show, August 18, 2026 Link
Prince George's brings out who's who at MACo Ocean City reception, The Banner, August 18, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Data centers turn toxic for voters, becomes political cudgel in 2026 races, Washington Times, August 17, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
$7 Trillion for "Temporary Jobs," Unleash Prosperity, August 18, 2026 Link
Dems and Republicans unite behind a common enemy - flock cameras documenting everybody, Commentary, CATO Institute, August 12, 2026 Link There are no uniform national rules restricting how the information collected by Flock cameras can be accessed or used, and police departments across the country have wildly different retention periods for the data.
Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be philosophers, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, August 18, 2026 Link
What happens to a city when there are fewer kids? Governing, August 17, 2026 Link
Local News: August 17, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
New data on housing, Part One - Montgomery Perspective, August 17, 2026 Link
Financing, permit challenges delay new housing officials say, Bethesda Magazine, August 17, 2026 Link
Media release: Councilmembers to host Town Hall on impacts of solid waste changes on Sept 2, Link
Rockville Council member: Housing project suspended because of Wootton High School closure, Montgomery Perspective, August 17, 2026 Link
DC plans to put a bike lane on Western Avenue between Friendship Heights and Westmoreland Circle, Link
Advocates raise concerns about police response, fatal shooting in Gaithersburg, Bethesda Magazine, August 17, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
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The science of reading and teaching English learners to read are not incompatible, the 74million, August 14, 2026 Link
From afterthought to priority: The curriculum gap for English learners, the74million, August 11, 2025 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland MACo summer conference registration cost taxpayers nearly $360,000, Baltimore Sun, August 14, 2026 Link
Maryland to begin fining residents with out of State vehicle registrations, MoCoShow, August 17, 2026 Link
Water in this Western Maryland community is so expensive that residents put off bathing, The Banner, August 17, 2026 Link
Help for local governments on Bay-related work is spread unevenly report finds, Maryland Matters, August 16, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Stop the Spend charter amendment fails, Montgomery Perspective, August 17, 2026 Link Comment by Gordon Brenne of MCTL:
Very disappointing. The issue remains for this fall because of the projected six year $854 million structural deficit.
Jews United for Justice questionnaire, Brilliant Resilience, by Brenda Diaz (candidate for MCPS School Board), August 17, 2026 Link
Moore and Cox differ on data centers, Maryland Matters, August 15, 2026 Link
Opinion: Maryland's primary results prove its time for ranked choice voting, Maryland Matters, August 16, 2026 Link Comment by Paula Bienenfeld: No. The primary results show it's time for open primaries. In our county alone ~24% of registered voters are not allowed to vote (except for Board of Education). RCV is not the answer and it's too bad we're getting distracted by this. Reminder: Unaffiliated voters must pay for the primaries with their tax dollars. Two private political party organizations control this 'primary' system. Time to end this charade.
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Democratic Socialists of America's plan to reshape American Left through Labor Unions, Daily Signal, August 16, 2026 Link
Local News: August 15 & 16, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Council and its Committee Meetings: September 15-October 22, 2026 Meeting schedule click here: View the entire calendar online
Proposed amendment to cap Montgomery County spending inches closer to the ballot, The Banner, August 14, 2026 Link
MCPD launches 'Speed on Green' program to target speeding at intersections, Montgomery Community Media, August 15, 2026 Link
New automatic stop sign cameras coming to Montgomery County, Patch, August 15, 2026 Link
Let's set the record straight on electrical bills/costs, Nextdoor: Link
Catalytic converter thefts, robbery and auto thefts reported in August 13, 2026 crime summary, MoCoShow, August 14, 2026 Link
Montgomery County residents invited to public forum on policing an public safety, MoCoShow, August 15, 2026 Link
Plans submitted for 428-unit residential development in Gaithersburg, MoCoShow, August 15, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Synthetic or natural grass? The turf war in the Montgomery County school district, Washington Post, August 14, 2026 Link
Gaithersburg former teacher charged with trespassing, assault, found not competent for trial, Bethesda Magazine, August 14, 2026 Link
CONVENTION OF MARYLAND COUNTIES NEWS
Financing, permit challenges stand in the way of building new housing officials say, Maryland Matters, August 15, 2026 Link
When data centers come knocking, counties should have a 'wish list,' officials say, Maryland Matters, August 16, 2026
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Larry Hogan and Washington College want to break the partisan divide, The Banner, August 16, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: We're all thirsting for leadership of a new independent party that can bridge tribal differences with good government.
In depth: Dan Cox, Wes Moore and the 2026 Gubernatorial election, Fox Baltimore, August 15, 2026 Link
A look at how money was spent in Maryland's 6th Congressional district primary, WYPR, August 14, 2026 Link
How Maryland's partisan election system disenfranchises a quarter of voters, Maryland Matters, August 10, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Police warn residents to protect home routers form foreign cyber threats, MoCoShow, August 15, 2026 Link
Local News: August 13, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
State drops charges against union leader, delegate in early voting brawl, Bethesda Magazine, August 10, 2026 Link
Prince George's budget battle with Park & Planning, County says it's owed $3M as judge halts $39M transfer, The Banner, August 14, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Time for a divorce. PG says it doesn't need us, and we don't need them. Lots of money can be saved with better county accountability.
Montgomery County Police warn public to stay out of the Potomac, Montgomery Community Media, August 14, 2026 Link
'We messed up with rent control': CRE executives on MoCo's multifamily hurdle, BISNOW, August 13, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Springbrook High principal on leave as school year begins, Bethesda Magazine, August 13, 2026 Link
Urge Governor Moore to opt into the federal scholarship tax credit program, JCRC, August 14, 2026 Link
Do students have too much chromebook time? MCPS will find out, The Banner, August 14, 2026 Link
Teen gets 98 days in jail following gun incident at Blake High School, MoCoShow, August 14, 2026 Link
NEWS FROM MACO -- Maryland Association of Counties summer convention in Ocean City
County leaders look for options as budgets get tighter, Maryland Matters, August 14, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Amen to quote below. The state is considering letting local governments tax restaurants and other land uses (read data centers). But, what they should be considering is devolution of property tax assessments to local governments, as is done in 48 other states (only Montana is goofy enough to do what we do at the state level. We would immediately get back the 10% haircut the state takes off the top of our property taxes ($200 million) and would get more efficient appraisals than the cost basis doofus drive by appraisals by state assessors whom we 90% subsidize already. A better interface between our county Dept of Permit Services to the appraisal function for occupancy permits and > $100K improvements that are supposed to trigger reassessments, could boost property tax revenues by hundreds of millions.
“What we’re struggling with now is a state government that continually pushes down their liabilities and responsibilities to us, and that’s what’s going to break us,” said Talbot County Finance Director Martha Sparks. “Those things that we don’t have any control over: blueprint, additional costs for SDAT [the State Department of Assessments and Taxation], teachers’ pensions. That’s what the state needs to do to give us relief, not other options to raise revenue to pay their bills. ”
MD counties warn of budget reckoning as costs rise, Baltimore Sun, August 14, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
First of its kind Maryland digital ad sales tax struck down by Maryland Court, Banner, August 14, 2026 Link
Maryland Attorney General sues over Trump Administration demand for driver records, MoCoShow, August 14, 2026 Link
Shining a light on Maryland's true financial picture, Baltimore Sun, August 9, 2026 Link
Watchdog: Maryland's weak control puts million of federal dollars at risk, Daily Signal, July 16, 2026 Link
Greens take on data centers, a literal hat trick by Kagan, Tablada retires in political notes, Maryland Matters, August 14, 2026 Link
Maryland agencies restrict answers to news outlets citing private lawsuit against Wes Moore, FoxBaltimore, August 13, 2026 Link
New collaboration unveiled on Conowingo Dam, Maryland Matters, August 14, 2026 Link
Ripple effects of AHEAD model could topple state healthcare system, Maryland Matters, August 14, 2026 Link
Baltimore judge denies IG suit dismissal, Baltimore Sun, August 14, 2026 LInk
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Lawmakers face scrutiny as Maryland voters cite gap between priorities and agenda, FoxBaltimore, August 13, 2026 Link
Maryland elections board extended public comment period. DeMarinis said they didn't, Baltimore Sun, August 14, 2026 Link
Marc Korman's mailer, Montgomery Perspective, August 14, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes, Should parents be held responsible? Associated Press, August 14, 2026 Link
Local News: August 13, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
6th graders join the MCPS middle school sports scene, Montgomery Community Media, August 13, 2026 Link
Has the pendulum swung too far away from college? SCHOOLED by Mike Petrilli, August 11, 2026 Link
Commentary: 5 trends shaping American trillion-dollar school system, Fordham Institute, August 6, 2026 Link
After months of standstill, Education Dept announces new federal research funding, EdWeek, August 13, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland healthcare access group launches campaign for prescription drug cost caps, WYPR, August 12, 2026 Link
'Enough is enough': Activists push back as BGE requests another rate increase, Maryland Matters, August 11, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Poll: Utility costs, the economy and taxes top of mind for voters, Maryland Matters, August 11, 2026 Link
Poll: Moore enjoys comfortable early lead against Cox in Governor's rematch: Survey also finds support for new nuclear power plants, expansion of beer and wine sales to grocery stores, Maryland Matters, August 12, 2026 Link
Jud Ashman's mailer, Montgomery Perspective, August 13, 2026 Link
Why can't states find noncitizen voters faster? Daily Signal, August 13, 2026 Link
Local News: August 12, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Elrich's agenda for the Council, Montgomery Perspective, August 12, 2026 Link
Rabbi Shapiro sues Montgomery County, FoxNews@night, August 11, 2026 Link
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Montgomery Co. residents frustrated by repeated power outages as BGE cites severe weather, WJLA, August 12, 2026 Link
Four-Day water shutoffs planned for Rockville this month, Patch, August 11, 2026 Link
Follow the food: How MoCo leftovers get rescued, redistributed to those in need, Bethesda Magazine, August 12, 2026 Link
After library project relocated, Clarksburg developers want land back, Bethesda Magazine, August 12, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Why does teacher planning time matter? Regan Kelly, August 12, 2026 Link
Supreme Court's November arguments include LGBTQ case, Daily Signal, August 11, 2026 Link
Opinion: Glenn Youngkin goes to bat for school choice, Wall Street Journal, August 12, 2026 Link
The school year begins in LA with one change: Limited screen time, Parents Coalition, August 12, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
MTA could be missing tens of million in bus fares, Baltimore Sun, August 12, 2026 Link
General Assembly undermines its own Voting Rights bill, Baltimore Sun, August 12, 2026 Link
Maryland asked where its 340B drug pricing savings go. Almost no one answered. Maryland Reporter, August 11, 2026 Link
County officials flock to Ocean City for annual MACo gathering, Baltimore Brew, August 12, 2026 Link
States, cities try to keep ICE out of schools with mixed results, Maryland Matters, August 12, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Watch County Executive candidates Will Jawando and Esther Wells, Montgomery Community Media, August 11, 2026, You Tube: https://youtu.be/jFKQs1TNF3U?si=PLoCVVlm7zey8X_4
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Local News: August 11, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Who would take the cuts? Montgomery Perspective, August 11, 2026
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Montgomery County announces FY27 Vision Zero work plan with new initiatives, August 11, 2026 Link Comment by Paula Bienenfeld, MCTL: As Gordie would say, no accountability and no metrics for efficacy. Cost per bicyclist? As for this: "Thirteen bikeway projects will be under construction. An additional 11 bikeways are in design." And the money spent on the bike lanes along Old Georgetown Rd and now no maintenance. The green paint is chipping miserably and there are bollards strewn along the road. It is a bollard graveyard. Still no or poor signage and car drivers still are confused about when they can use the bike lanes to turn right. And I am still waiting to see any bicyclists. In the entire life of these bicycle lanes I think I've seen three bicyclists.
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS hiring three new regional communication positions, Bethesda Magazine, August 11, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Audit finds financial control concerns at Maryland Secretary of State's Office: Auditors found problems involving millions, some dating back more than a decade, Baltimore Sun, August 11, 2026 Link
State employee union decries pay, staffing in new report, Maryland Matters, August 11, 2026 Link
Poll: Marylanders sour on State's economy as household financial pressures mount, Baltimore Sun, August 11, 2026 Link
Analyzing Maryland's sports betting tax revenue. Where the 2026 funds are going. Maryland Matters, August 10, 2026 Link
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City of Frederick rezones 24 acres for 10,000 seat cricket stadium, WYPR, August 10, 2026 Link
Maryland's Haitian community faces fear and loss after immigration protection expires, the Banner, August 10, 2026 Link
How one Maryland county defeated an Amazon data center, The Banner, August 11, 2026 Link
Counties scramble to respond to data centers setting moratoriums, a ban, Maryland Matters, August 10, 2026 Link
Medical systems, health agencies get $80 million in federal funds to boost rural health, Maryland Matters, August 11, 2026 Link
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CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
MoCo Board of Elections validates 8K signatures for Stop the Spend referendum, Bethesda Magazine, August 11, 2026 Link
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RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Voters agree: It's unfair to tax inflationary gains, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, August 11, 2026 Link
Local News: August 10, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Media Release: Montgomery County Department of Transportation advances Bicycle Infrastructure projects in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton, 
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Union alleges "war" against labor-related speech on county property, Montgomery Perspective, August 10, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Maybe this explains why Marriott is not represented on an economic development conference panel next month. Will another shoe fall in the direction of northern Virginia HQ relocation?
Opinion: A grieving county deserves more than condolecences from a candidate who wants to run it, Maryland Bay News, August 8, 2026 Link
DOJ sues Maryland county over sweeping public-carry restrictions, Washington Times, August 4, 2026 Link
Auto thefts, burglaries, assaults reported in weekend crime summary, August 10, 2026 Link
Protesters call on Gaithersburg officials to speak up on ICE, Montgomery Community Media, August 8, 2026 Link
Olney Theatre Center rings in new era after eight year transformation, Bethesda Magazine, August 10, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Absenteeism is a major problem. So why can't schools agree on how to measure it? The 74million, August 10, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Absenteeism correlates highly with low student proficiency rates. Kids are doing poorly in school so they stop coming. The fix isn't better measures of absenteeism, but better instruction.
Former Glen Haven Elementary teacher charged with trespassing being evaluated for competency, Bethesda Magazine, August 10, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Vibrio on the rise as climate change warms the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Matters, August 10, 2026 Link
Judge reinstates Howard ICE facility permit, Baltimore Sun, August 10, 2026 Link
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Trump announces $180 million for mining education in recommitment to coal, Maryland Matters, August 10, 2026 Link Part of the grant goes to Johns Hopkins.
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Is the Laffer curve real? This is what AI says. Unleash Prosperity, August 10, 2026 Link
Zuckerberg announces plan to bring superintelligence to everyone, Washington Examiner, August 10, 2026 Link
Local News: August 8 & 9, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Council and Committee Meetings: Click here: View the entire calendar online |
Montgomery County must rethink the Providence Avenue sidewalk mandate, Bethesda Magazine, August 7, 2026 Link
Gaithersburg renames community room in honor of former Mayor Bruce Goldensohn (a Republican), MoCoShow, August 8, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
As Trump pushes for a massive $1.5 trillion for defense, a few states brace for a windfall, Maryland Matters, August 8, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
August 12 & 13 - Two zoom Meet & Greets with County Executive candidate Esther Wells: Register and join for either of these sessions:
- Session 1: Wednesday, August 12th at 12:00 PM (Noon) via Zoom: Click Here
- Session 2: Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 PM via Zoom: Click Here
Hutzell: Andy Harris and the Maryland redistricting vote loom over Annapolis, The Banner, August 7, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Israel divide reshapes how some Jewish Democrats give, Washington Examiner, August 7, 2026 Link
Local News: August 7, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Montgomery County proposes bicycle lanes and crosswalk upgrades in Pooks Hill, Bethesda, MoCoShow, August 6, 2026
Link Virtual public hearing on August 11.
Ride on bus service changes will begin on Sunday, Sept 6 to improve efficiency and service delivery, MoCoFeed, August 6, 2026 Link
This September Taste of Rio returns for 4th annual celebration, MoCoShow, August 7, 2026 Link
Former Holy Cross Hospital CEO Kevin Sexton tapped to lead HSCRC, Maryland Matters, August 6, 2026 Link
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MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland Republicans file lawsuit to stop redistricting ballot question, The Banner, August 7, 2026 Link
Kagan says proposed ballot question text may violate state law she sponsored, Bethesda Magazine, July 31, 2026 Link
Maryland urges Congress to keep intoxicating hemp restrictions, MoCoShow, August 5, 2026 Link
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Maryland reinvented how it pays hospitals primary care was left unfunded, Maryland Matters, August 7, 2026 Link
Maryland launches tool to help SNAP recipients find job training, MoCoShow, August 7, 2026 Link
Maryland expands free vaccine program for uninsured adults, MoCoShow, August 7, 2026 Link
Surveys for Piedmont power line can continue, appellate court says, Maryland Matters, August 6, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Scott Goldberg's Gaithersburg mailers, Montgomery Perspective, August 8, 2026 Link
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RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Trump bans citizenship for 'birth tourism' babies, Washington Times, August 6, 2026 Link
DOJ offers $3 billion in grants to cities that come with immigration catch, Washington Post, August 7, 2026 Gift: https://wapo.st/4wMuvfW
Marijuana's lies are endangering Americans, Washington Times, August 6, 2026 Link
Former Virginia Gov Glenn Youngkin launches new conservative policy group, CBSNews, August 7, 2026 Link
Duffy moves to codify English proficiency rules for truckers, Washington Examiner, August 7, 2026 Link
Local News: August 6, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Elrich: Montgomery County 'not going to surrender" in gun law dispute, Bethesda Magazine, August 5, 2026 Link
County Little League team wins state championship and heads to the regionals, Montgomery Community Media, August 6, 2026 Link
Plans filed for up to 376 apartments at former Nike missile site in Gaithersburg, The MoCo Show, August 6, 2026 Link
No more music at The Garage in Boyds, as zoning dispute with the County continues, Montgomery Community Show, August 4, 2026 Link
Tributes pour in for former District 14 state senator, Bethesda Magazine, August 6, 2026 Link
Minnie's Island reopens after health advisory lifted, Conservancy welcomes decision, Montgomery Community Media, August 6, 2026
EDUCATION NEWS
Opinion: Three solutions to solve MCPS equity funding controversy: Taxpayers League treasurer says this Fall is a good time to reconsider policies, Bethesda Magazine, August 6, 2026 Link
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MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Raskin gets a win with Maryland redistricting bill, Montgomery Community Media, August 5, 2026 Link
Legislative committee puts new Maryland building code on hold, Maryland Matters, August 6, 2026 Link
Fatal stolen-car wreck renews calls for tougher juvenile accountability in Maryland, FoxBaltimore, August 5, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Julie Yang's education mailer, Montgomery Perspective, August 6, 2026 Link
Political memories flow as Bartlett turns 100, Frederick News Post, August 6, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Data Center backlash is really about abundance, AEI, August 5, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Very thoughtful analysis with solid data to illustrate. The current policy debate has allowed conflation of AI job worries with data center building concerns. The fact that electricians and plumbers get most of the new data center jobs has been lost. I listened to representatives of these trades testify before our county council leading for their jobs. They were ignored by politicians who have their thumbs stuck up in the wind. Author gets it right with the closing comment: "Data centers do impose real, concentrated local burdens requiring policies in response. Moratoria deliver none of these policies while forfeiting large economic benefits. It is certain that data centers will continue to be built—somewhere. The backlash in some communities has the diagnosis backward, and the remedy does more harm than the disease.
Local News: August 5, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Should MoCo honor Anthony Fauci? Montgomery Perspective, August 5, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Well at least Glenn is suggesting employers on the Pike be asked their opinion. I for one am sick and tired of hearing politicians say they know best for maintaining MoCo "values". Yikes, now we have a "hero" designation for a bureaucrat who supported some questionable political decisions that remain quite controversial based on science and public policy objectives. Those of us in the local government public policy trenches who have seen our low-income student academic proficiency obliterated, costly local HHS waste for inefficient and ineffective health strategies that feed our enormous structural deficit, and appreciate a private business in Rockville that competed and beat NIH at genome sequencing are scratching our heads (Craig Venter Institute, JCVI). It's one thing to believe in an alternate universe, and another thing to make your neighbors adopt your fantasy.
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From Nextdoor: I keep hearing about Montgomery County's affordable housing initiatives but have a hard time understanding the return on investment, Next Door, August 5, 2026 Link
From Nextdoor: I just paid my property tax and it was more!
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland lawmakers approve redistricting amendment that now heads to voters in November, The Banner, August 4, 2026 Link
Maryland voters will decide future of redistricting. Here's what's next. The Banner, August 5, 2026
Sen Cheryl Kagan questions redistricting amendment, August 4, 2026 Link
Maryland Republicans predict legal challenge to constitutional amendment on redistricting, Maryland Matters, August 5, 2026 Link
Amazon withdraws plans to build data center near nuclear plant in Calvert County, The Banner, August 4, 2026 Link
Preakness stakes to shift 1 week later in May, the Banner, August 5, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
MC Chamber of Commerce panel with Reardon Sullivan and Julie Yang, Council candidates for District 1 on August 6 Link
Rubio bests Vance in Western Conservative summit straw poll, Washington Examiner, August 5, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Vance urges Congress to codify anti-fraud efforts citing $56B saved and $230 in fraud identified under new task force, OANN, August 5, 2026 Link
Local News: August 4, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Could this have changed the outcome of the election? Montgomery Perspective, August 4, 2026 Link
Fani-Gonzalez: Council to make decision about trash incinerator by Thanksgiving, The Banner, August 3, 2026 Link
He used his Honda to film a PSA about car thefts in MoCo. Then it was stolen, Bethesda Magazine, August 3, 2026 Link
Montgomery County Council approves job creation project, ZTA initiative, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation,
Media Release: MCM awarded $75,000 County grant to develop a strategic plan Link
Media Release: Councilmember Stewart and Sierra Club tout success of bring your own bag law, August 4, 2026 Link
Water Main break closes all lanes on MD-355, MoCoShow, August 4, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
New Maryland Education IG vows robust oversight, has yet to release any reports, FoxBaltimore, August 4, 2026 Link
Why have Maryland's school test scores stalled? The Banner, August 4, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland Democrats approve change that would give more leeway for redistricting, The Banner, August 4, 2026 Link
Advocates, protesters voice frustration over redistricting special session, Maryland Matters, August 3, 2026 Link
House set to give final approval to redistricting constitutional amendment, Bethesda Magazine, August 4, 2026 Link
Larry Hogan calls Maryland redistricting proposal an attack on fair elections, FoxBaltimore, August 3, 2026 Link
Preakness, Pimlico left out of new race series by Churchill Downs, Belmont, Maryland Matters, August 4, 2026 Link
What's so special about the special session? Maryland Matters, August 3, 2026 Link
No paperwork? No problem as 7% of Maryland nonprofits deemed deliquent, FoxBaltimore, August 4, 2026 Link
Maryland's case for a statewide housing revolving fund, Maryland Matters, August 3, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Narrowly decided state elections can have national impact, Daily Signal, August 3, 2026 Link
D9A Candidate Fitzgerald Mofor tells it like it is in Annapolis, August 4, 2026 Link
MD Bar Counsel opposes perennial candidate Ficker's reinstatement, Bethesda Magazine, August 4, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Which programs have the most fraud? Committee to Unleash Prosperity, August 4, 2026 Link
They want to "abolish rent" by any means necessary, City Journal, August 3, 2026 Link
Judge blocks New York's anti-ICE mask law, preserves law barring cooperation on ICE arrests, Washington Times, August 4, 2026 Link
Local News: August 3, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Another tax hike? Montgomery Perspective, August 3, 2026 Link How Gordie Brenne of MCTL would fix "the legacy of nearly twenty years of economic stagnation." He recommends trims to capital budget for county and MCPS including buses, defer incinerator changes, and accelerate excess school capacity. Both will also reduce operating costs increases. That's the easy stuff. Fact is next year-FY 28 is a bridge year as shown in Adam's analysis, budget breathing room improves in FY29-32. By then we should begin to see more increases as a result of economic development if we select the right new County Executive. Otherwise expect continued tax base deterioration as the outlook then looks even worse than the Finance projection. That would require taking a big bath next year by cutting payrolls in jobs that do the least to achieve strategic objectives. Of course for the county that would require having a strategic plan, and that's job one next year. Starting with overhead and then weighing services with low productivity that can be improved with better management, technology, and new business models.
Media Release: Councilmember Mink introduces bill to prohibit housing discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status, August 1, 2026 Link
Montgomery County Fair events, The Banner, August 2, 2026 Link
Who sets property taxes in Montgomery County? https://share.google/aimode/nZQMvp5mgAphTYeXo
Montgomery County Council seeks to remove neighborhood veto power on "benefit performances', Rockville Nights, August 2, 2026 Link
Save the trees: Friendship Heights residents urge changes to GEICO redevelopment plan at public hearing, Bethesda Magazine, August 3, 2026 Link
Large tree limb brought down wires, sparked fire in Woodacres (Bethesda), MoCoShow, August 3, 2026 Link
Montgomery Council rabbi opposes gun buffer around houses of worship, WJLA, August 3, 2026 Link
Lindsay dealership customers could receive significant refunds, MoCoShow, August 3, 2026 Link
MCPD addresses privacy, purpose of license plate reader system, MoCoShow, August 3, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
A look at the top 100 salaries of MCPS employees in FY 2026, Bethesda Magazine, July 31, 2026 Link
31 states decide to join federal school choice program, thecentersquare.com, August 1, 2026 Link
What does immigration enforcement have to do with education? Daily Signal, August 2, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Lawmakers convene for what leaders hope is quick work on a redistricting bill, Maryland Matters, August 3, 2026 Link
Ferguson: Special elections not on agenda of special session, Bethesda Magazine, August 3, 2026 Link
The number of delinquent Maryland nonprofits is growing, Baltimore Sun, August 2, 2026 Link
Top officials leave hospital rate-setting commission amid AHEAD model transition, Maryland Matters, August 3, 2026 Link
Plastic pollution chokes the Chesapeake Bay. Now there is hope. The Banner, August 2, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Maryland governor says he is 'very concerned' Trump will interfere in midterm elections, ABCNews, August 2, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Local News: July 31, August 1,2, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Cheryl Kagan says proposed ballot question text may violate state law she sponsored, Bethesda Magazine, July 31, 2026 Link
Silver Spring rabbi sues local county over gun ban in houses of worship, WMAR2news, July 31, 2026 Link
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New bill would ban housing discrimination against immigrants, noncitizens, Bethesda Magazine, July 31, 2026 Link
Is Maryland's Purple Line still on track? MahoningMatters, July 31, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne: Three reasons the Purple Line will fail: collisions with vehicles on the roads, poor frequency due to high labor costs and equipment failures, stubborn preference for personal transportation.
MCDOT seeks public input on sidewalk proposal around Purple Line station in Silver Spring, Bethesda Magazine, July 31, 2026 Link
Thieves stealing more cars in Montgomery County with the help of this device, NBCWashington, July 31, 2026 Link
Chief Justice Roberts has reportedly sold his Chevy Chase home, The Banner, July 31, 2026 Link
August 11: Chevy Chase Village virtual work session on Friendship Heights Plan, Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Bus driver in crash that killed 11 year old bicyclist pays fine to avoid trail, The Banner, July 31, 2026 Link
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MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland Democrats settle for less after bitter redistricting fight, The Banner, August 2, 2026 Link
Maryland special session: Timeline testimony rules and why Republicans are crying foul, FoxBaltimore, July 31, 2026 Link
Governor Wes Moore signed bill SB-1 in 2024 which caused energy suppliers to exit Maryland, removing choice by residents, Nextdoor, August 1, 2026 Link
Smell of cannabis can trigger a police search, if its not the only factor, Court rules, Maryland Matters, August 1, 2026 Link
State finalizes deal to buy rights to Preakness for $85 million, Maryland Matters, July 31, 2026 Link
Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation expands access to relief, Nextdoor Link
State of Maryland contribution to METRO, Nextdoor, Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Trump administration rules out mass ICE enforcement at the polls in midterms, Maryland Matters, July 30, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Harm Reduction Run Amok, The Atlantic, September 2026 Giving addicts clean needles and safe places to inject was supposed to save lives. Instead, it created a “zombie apocalypse”: Link
Local News: July 29, 30, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
MoCo vs the Region in 2025: Conclusion, Montgomery Perspective, July 29, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Amen! With one major observation that Adam is unable to say: progressives have also permitted the teachers union to control who gets elected. More progressives!
Montgomery County Council approves job creation zoning initiative to attract major employers, The MoCo Show, July 28, 2026 Link
Stop the Spend committee turns in another 2.5K signatures for review, Bethesda Magazine, July 30, 2026 Link
On Next Door: I went to last night's Natali Fani-Gonzalez event, as I do with nearly every sporadic event she organizes, and not a word said on the tax hikes or budget or what we need to do with economic development, the committee she supposedly chairs. Link
New officers join Montgomery County police agencies, Montgomery Community Media, July 29 2026 Link
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EDUCATION NEWS
County schools show model improvement in state reading and math testing, Bethesda Magazine, July 29, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Looking at the wrong measures. To move the needle, FARMs students must improve rapidly since they are 44.5% of all our kids. For English in 2026 they improved to 37% from 35%, and for math to 16.9% from 15.4%. Anyone want to celebrate that? The MCPS goals for 2030 are a 50% improvement from 2025, or 52.5% ELA , and 23.1% math. Pathetic but still a stretch. This will only happen if individual school improvement plans are formalized and accountability is established at the school level. Management 101.
Board of Education committee violated MD's Open Meetings Act.
Board knew they violated the law, but hired outside counsel anyway and spent thousands of dollars - to lose, Parents Coalition, July 30, 2026 Link
Walter Johnson High employee accused of filming students changing facing 8 additional counts of sex abuse of a minor, Bethesda Magazine, July 29, 2026 Link
Leggett returns to Blueprint board, Bethesda Magazine, July 28, 2026 Link
Fauci lied about school closures, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, July 29, 2026 Link
The answer to the Academic Achievement gap is obvious, Wall Street Journal, July 29, 2026 Link
'Restorative Justice' brings violent schools, Wall Street Journal, July 30, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland lawmakers reveal proposed redistricting constitutional amendment and special session plan, WYPR, July 29, 2026 Link
Maryland lawmakers open limited window for public testimony on redistricting, Maryland Matters, July 29, 2026 Link Marylanders looking to testify Monday must sign up on the General Assembly website between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Friday (July 31), by first making a “MyMGA” account on the site, according to an update posted to the website Wednesday. If more than 50 people sign up to speak, the committee chairs will decide who gets the microphone.
Former state lawmaker Tony Bridges to lead MTA Administration, The Banner, July 29, 2026 Link
Maryland's dead task forces drain 'significant' resources, former lawmaker says, FoxBaltimore, July 29,2026 Link
Prince George's County takes 'extraordinary' step toward sphere at National Harbor, Maryland Matters, July 29, 2026 Link
Feds approve sale of Potomac River power plant in Charles County to data center developer, The Banner, July 30, 2026 Link
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CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Do Marylanders know the real Wes Moore? He laughs, changes subject, FoxBaltimore, July 28, 2026 Link
District 19 Team mailer, Montgomery Perspective, July 30, 2026 Link
Who's afraid of the DSA? Wall Street Journal, July 30, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Power incident involving Ashburn data center outage raises questions about electric reliability, WJLA, July 29 2026 Link
WJLA Poll: What is your top concern about data centers in the DMV? Link
Local News: July 27, 28, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
MoCo vs the Region in 2025: Real total wages paid per job, Montgomery Perspective, July 28, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: This is why we need a new County Executive with fresh policies.
MoCo vs the Region in 2025: Real total wages paid, Montgomery Perspective July 27, 2026 Link
Emergency repairs progress on critical sewer line near Potomac, MoCoShow, July 28, 2026 Link
Elrich signs amended law restricting ghost guns, other firearms in public places, Bethesda Magazine, July 27, 2026 Link
James Hedrick reappointed to Montgomery County Planning Board, MoCoShow, July 28, 2026 Link
National Night Out Events planned in six Gaithersburg neighborhoods, MoCoShow, July 28, 2026 Link
Media release: Council passes initiative to boost job growth and spur economic growth, July 28, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Old hands return to Blueprint board, new judges and a Pepco veteran to PSC, in political notes, Maryland Matters, July 28, 2026
Maryland school test scores: See how your school performed on the MCAP in 2026, The Banner, July 28, 2026 Link
Montgomery County schools' test scores shows one grade is outpacing the rest, The Banner, July 28, 2026 Link
Maryland students still struggle with high-school level math: See how your school scores, The Banner, July 28, 2026 Link
52 Million US kids eligible for new scholarships but California (or Maryland) haven't opted in, the 74 million, July 27 2026 Link
Advocates for trans students urge Maryland to fight Trump Administration, The Banner, July 28, 2026 Investigations under way in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Frederick and Montgomery County schools Link
The hidden factor in student success: family structure, Wall Street Journal, July 24, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland GOP lawmaker launches ad campaign against special session redistricting effort, WYPR, July 27, 2026 Link
Maryland geothermal energy program faces delays amid cost concerns, Maryland Matters, July 28, 2026 Link
MTA Administrator Holly Arnold stepping down after 5 years leading the agency, The Banner, July 28, 2026 Link
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Canceled federal grants hit teen pregnancy prevention in Baltimore and rural counties, Maryland Matters July 27, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Administration asks US Supreme Court to uphold sweeping Trump order restricting vote by mail, Maryland Matters, July 28 2026 Link
Trump asks Supreme Court to revive his plans for the Post office to police elections, Washington Times, July 27, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
How Cuba built the US radical left, by Mike Gonzalez, Washington Examiner, July 28, 2026 Link
Local News: July 25, 26, 2026
Look at Montgomery County government's checking account and the many anonymous vendors: https://spending.data.montgomerycountymd.gov/#!/year/2024/explore/1/service. In this chart of funding categories, note the amount of money going to debt and debt service. https://spending.data.montgomerycountymd.gov/#!/year/2024/card/1.
An example of fiscal critical thinking, CleanSlateMoCo, July 21, 2026 Link
MCDOT adds Glenmont Express shuttle during red line closure, Source of the Spring, July 25, 2026 Link
USDA union leaders rally against proposed DC downsizing, Maryland Matters, July 25, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Most school systems will hit base $60,000 teacher pay after some difficult decisions, Maryland Matters, July 25, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Moore shuffles staff, announcing new chief legislative officer, lottery head, Maryland Matters, July 24, 2026 Link
Road deaths down in Maryland in 2026 officials hope trend continues, Maryland Matters, July 26, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Mail ballot mishap that irked Trump 'fixed' before the Fall election, company says, The Banner, July 24 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
DACA recipients did everything right, yet 14 years later they are more vulnerable than ever, Maryland Matters, July 25, 2026 Link
Battle over the Demos - The American Mind, July 24, 2026 Link
Local News: July 24, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
For all of you who have made angry posts about tax increases, support the ballot initiative "Stop the Spend," Nextdoor, July 24, 2026 Link
Montgomery County tax bills spark reaction: '$692 is alot of money,' Montgomery Community Media, July 24, 2026 Link
July 27: Montgomery County Council Committee meetings to review the MCPS Strategic Technology Plan, artificial intelligence policy and cellular telephone policy; zoning measures which would amend standards for accessory dwelling units and use standards for solar collection systems; and legislation which would expand air-conditioning requirements to single-family rental homes Link
Bethesda-based financial services company rings NYSE closing bill, FoxBaltimore, July 24, 2026 Link
WSSC Water Project closes portion of Woodmont Avenue through early November, July 23, 2026 Link
Marbury Road closed in Bethesda due to water main break, NBC Washington, July 24, 2026 Link
Joint statement from County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-Gonzalez on ICE operation along Clara Barton Parkway on July 22, Link
Councilmember Mink: MC firefighters violated law by cooperating with ICE, The Banner, July 24, 2026 Link
Media Release: Montgomery County officials and Kuhns agree to transfer White's Ferry property and business assets to Montgomery County, July 24, 2026 Link
Montgomery County home prices continue to rise as housing market remains steady, MoCoShow, July 24, 2026 Link
Montgomery County Council to hold public hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 & 22, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
After complaint filed with State, Taylor "finds" contract with VOLT Al, Parents Coalition MD, July 24, 2026 Link
MCPS spends millions on portable classrooms. New boundaries could make some disappear, The Banner, July 24, 2026 Link
Community members urge MCPS focus on student outcomes, Bethesda Magazine, July 24, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Finally a balanced report on Black and Hispanic underachievement questioning MCPS practices. Article quote: "We, as a community, need to wonder why those needs are there in the first place. We cannot convene around education and not convene on housing or food insecurity or the criminal justice system, and MCPS frames itself as inheriting these inequities,” Kelly told Bethesda Today. “That’s true, but the question is whether any of its own policies, practices, or decisions also amplify or perpetuate these inequities, and that’s exactly why independent oversight like this OLO report matter.”
A Carroll County Democrat and Republican are running for School Board together, The Banner, July 24, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
State workers union sues Moore, university system for withheld raises, Maryland Matters, July 24, 2026 Link
Advocates, regulators both call for reforms for power grid operator, Maryland Matters, July 24, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Del Charkoudian (LD20) has the gaul to criticize PJM for reliability while promoting unreliable renewables. Need more gas and nuclear generation
Work group holds first meeting to study special police in Maryland, Maryland Matters, July 23, 2026 Link
Commentary: Maryland can't wish its way out of an energy crisis, Maryland Matters, July 24, 2026 Link
Maryland to receive another $13 million to combat opioid use, The Banner, July 24, 2026 Link
Legislative audit finds Maryland social services faltering in determining SNAP, other benefit eligibility, WYPR, July 23, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Primary results for federal, statewide races officially certified Maryland Matters, July 23, 2026 Link
State Elections Chair announces departure, new Chair takes the reins, Maryland Matters, July 23, 2026 Link
Minnesota printer takes responsibility for mail-in ballot error, Maryland Matters, July 24, 2026 Link
DeMarinis asks state prosecutor to investigate prediction markets, Patch, July 24, 2026 Link
After DHS release of non-citizens on voter rolls, how have states responded? Daily Signal, July 24, 2026 Link
Attention Andrew Friedson voters: Look at Esther Wells, Directlinenews, July 24, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Housing reform is a winning issue. This policy is the next to go. Washington Examiner, July 24, 2026 Link
DOJ updates religious liberty protections to reflect Supreme Court decisions, Washington Examiner, July 23, 2026 Link
Local News: July 23, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Elrich blasts Stop the Spend charter proposal as Petition drive advances, Bethesda Magazine, July 22, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Fear mongering by Elrich. Construction spending is done in the capital budget, not the operating budget. MCPS is bloated and needs to be put on a diet.
Montgomery County officials and Kuhns to announce a significant milestone toward restoring ferry service, July 23, 2026 Link
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Elrich offers updates on lower speed limits, road safety throughout Montgomery County, Bethesda Magazine, July 23, 2026 Link
MoCo Conference Center Boycott Goes National - Montgomery Perspective, July 23, 2026 Link
Montgomery County Council posed to pass 18 month data center moratorium, The Banner, July 22, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Too bad. 6 months is enough to gather state of the art data on water and electricity consumption alternatives. 18 months will put us at the end of the line for hyperscaler choices. Not just because it demonstrates we are an unreliable business partner. But, primarily because new site investment commitments are already slowing and will be scarce in 18 months
City of Gaithersburg reopens record for Rio Washington center development project, Montgomery Community Media, July 22 2026 1Link
Council violated Open Meetings Act when it held closed sessions deciding the process for filling the vacancy of Council member Gabe Albornoz, Parents Coalition of MD, July 23, 2026 Link
7News gets an inside look at construction of a new railroad bridge over the Potomac River, WJLA, July 23, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS launches boundary studies for elementary, middle school closures, Montgomery Community Media, July 23, 2026 Link
MCPS to stop paying for AP, IB test fees for some students, Bethesda Magazine, July 23, 2026 Link
Maryland Governor calls federal education scholarship 'a tax scheme,' Fox Baltimore, July 22, 2026 Link
Maryland colleges raised tuition again. See how much. The Banner, July 23, 2026 Link
Accountability is not just about improving instruction. It aims to shift local politics, too. by Michael Petrilli, Fordham Institute, July 23, 2026 Link
Should later school start times be an ed reform priority? SCHOOLED, July 20, 2026 Link
"Saving" the humanities by David Steiner, Fordham Institute, July 23, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Board approves $109M voting machine contract, despite concerns, Maryland Matters, July 22, 2026 Link
Interview: Dan Cox speaks of electricity crisis, economic issues, WBaltv, July 22, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Commentary: Republicans must reframe the Data Center discussion, Washington Times, July 23, 2026 Link
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COUNTY NEWS
Will "Stop the Spend" get on the ballot? Montgomery Perspective, July 22, 2026 Link
Stop the Spend effort submits more than 11,000 signatures in push to get charter amendment in front of voters, Bethesda Magazine, July 22, 2026: Link
County Council passes bill redefining public places where guns are restricted, Bethesda Magazine, July 21, 2026 Link
An example of fiscal critical thinking, CleanSlateMoCo, July 20, 2026 Link
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MoCo vs the Region in 2025: Establishments, Montgomery Perspective, July 21, 2026 Link
County human trafficking bill targets repeat offenders, Montgomery Community Media, July 22, 2026 Link
Federal workforce in DC region falls to lowest level in 30 years, WJLA, July 20, 2026 Link
Will you be affected? Metro releases list of future shutdowns, WJLA, July 21, 2026 Link
Federal operation involving ICE and Park Police leads to arrests along Clara Barton Parkway, The Banner, July 22, 2026 Link
Glass safety doors could be coming to Metro stations, Axios, July 21, 2026 Link
Montgomery County lowers speed limit on dozens of streets, Bethesda Magazine, July 21, 2026 Link
September 22 Public Hearing on Bill 37-26, Disruptive Behavior - Public Facilities – Amendments, which would authorize longer-term disruptive behavior orders that restrict access to one or more public facilities and establish procedures and criteria for issuing disruptive behavior orders. Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS rejects report saying its budget, staffing harms Black and Latino students, Bethesda Magazine, July 21, 2026 Link
Maryland ranks 14th best school system in new study, MoCoShow, July 21, 2026 Link
The power of handwriting: Improved reading, thinking and learning, The 74million, July 21 2026 Link
Former MCPS teacher sentenced to 12 years in prison, Parents Coalition, July 21, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland GOP may sit out on special session, Cecil Daily, July 22, 2026 Link
What a grim economic report says about Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, July 21, 2026 Link
Audit: Lack of oversight led to state issuing SNAP other benefits to inmates, a lottery winner, Maryland Matters, May 21, 2026 Link
Commentary: Major shipbuilding project heads to Texas not Baltimore, by Marc King, Maryland Reporter, July 20, 2026
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House, Senate leaders draw had line on special session topics, Maryland Matters, July 20, 2026 Link
Maryland state senator seeks details on $4.4B affordable housing investments, FoxBaltimore, July 22, 2026 Link
As costs balloon, state officials pitch Key Bridge project to key federal lawmakers, Maryland Matters, July 21, 2026 Link
Construction is slowing in Maryland, but a federal law could help, The Banner, July 21, 2026 Link
Relief won't come overnight from Maryland's new apartment AC law, WYPR, July 20, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Wes Moore hits campaign trail with a mission: Elect Black Governors, The Banner, July 22, 2026 Link
New Jersey finds 6,600 non-citizens registered to vote, hundreds voting, Washington Times, July 21, 2026 Link
Democratic voter base: Highly educated under achievers, Committee to Unleash Prosperity July 22, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Ratepayer Protection Act requires data centers to pay fair share, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, July 22, 2026 Link
Look who's back! Winsome Earle-Sears, Daily Signal, July 21, 2026 Link
American steel industry revival depends on reliable energy, AMAC, July 21, 2026 Link
Middle class isn't disappearing, It's getting richer, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, July 21, 2026 Link
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COUNTY NEWS
Media Release: MC Council meets on July 21 to vote on multiple bills Link
Media Release: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke to introduce bill aimed to eliminate illegal bodyworks establishments, July 20, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
State Board of Education denies MCPS motion on Wootton's appeal, Parents Coalition MD, July 20, 2026 Link
MCPS strikes back, Montgomery Perspective, July 20, 2026 Link
National distinguished principal of the year among MCPS leaders in new positions, Bethesda Magazine, July 20, 2026 Link
Trump administration sues to stop Maryland from giving in-state tuition to illegal immigrants, Washington Times, July 17, 2026 Link "This is a simple matter of federal law: Colleges cannot provide benefits to illegal aliens that they do not provide to U.S. citizens,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate.
Recess is disappearing. Parents are pushing to bring it back. Wall Street Journal, July 19 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Commentary: What a grim economic report says about Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, July 20, 2026 Link
As communities put pause on data centers, experts suggest a path forward, The Banner, July 20, 2026 Link
Individual Maryland agencies do well on social equity but efforts lack statewide coordination, Maryland Matters, July 20, 2026
Local News: Monday, July 20, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Media Release: MC Council meets on July 21 to vote on multiple bills Link
Media Release: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke to introduce bill aimed to eliminate illegal bodyworks establishments, July 20, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
State Board of Education denies MCPS motion on Wootton's appeal, Parents Coalition MD, July 20, 2026 Link
MCPS strikes back, Montgomery Perspective, July 20, 2026 Link
National distinguished principal of the year among MCPS leaders in new positions, Bethesda Magazine, July 20, 2026 Link
Trump administration sues to stop Maryland from giving in-state tuition to illegal immigrants, Washington Times, July 17, 2026 Link "This is a simple matter of federal law: Colleges cannot provide benefits to illegal aliens that they do not provide to U.S. citizens,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate.
Recess is disappearing. Parents are pushing to bring it back. Wall Street Journal, July 19 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Commentary: What a grim economic report says about Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, July 20, 2026 Link
As communities put pause on data centers, experts suggest a path forward, The Banner, July 20, 2026 Link
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RNC opens new front in election integrity battle over never residents voting in 6 states, Daily Signal, July 19, 2026 Link
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Is economic illiteracy fueling the rise of socialism? AMAC, July 20, 2026 Link
Safety reminder on lithium battery fire risks, Newsbreak, July 20, 2026 Link
Local News: July 18, 19, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
What a small sign can and can't tell us about big development, GG Washington, July 16, 2026 Link
Water outage for over 12 hours in downtown Bethesda, Next Door, July 17, 2026 Link
Public hearings set on MCPS funding, fibernet, and youth vaping response, MoCoShow, July 18, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS eyes possible elementary, middle school closures with new boundary study, Patch, July 18, 2026 Link
MCPS to study student device use and screen time in elementary and middle schools, MoCoShow, July 18, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Feds sue cities and states to block sanctuary policies, Maryland Matters, July 18, 2026 Link
Climate groups concerned by proposed Maryland building code, Maryland Matters, July 17, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Matt Post hopes to carry Del. Pam Queen's torch, The Banner, July 18, 2026 Link
Mullin announces major steps for election security following China revelations, Daily Signal, July 17, 2026 Link
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RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
DOGE was suppose to be dead but its remnants are everywhere, Washington Post, July 19, 2026 GIFT: https://wapo.st/4hg1fJG
Socialists' agenda takes hold in America's cities and towns, while foothold grows in Congress, Washington Times, July 19 2026 Link
Local News: July 16, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Ginny Bixby: I rode the bus to bypass closed Red Line stations. This is how long it took, The Banner, July 16, 2026 Link
Montgomery County Planning Board to hold Friendship Heights sector plan public hearing in two parts on September 10 and September 14, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MC Board of Ed to parents and guardians: Shut up and go away, Parents Coalition MD, July 15, 2026 Link
How hard work, organization, and consistency built Maryland's only Title I 5 Star School, Fox Baltimore, July 16, 2026 Link
Trump administration sues Maryland over college tuition for students living in the US illegally, The Banner, July 16, 2026 Link
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MARYLAND STATE NEWS
New poll ranks Maryland economy as second worst in US as residents launch affordability push, FoxBaltimore, July 16, 2026 Link
Governor Moore announces $1B for affordability housing, including Silver Spring project, MoCoShow, July 14, 2026 Link
New Maryland law will require speed limiting tech for super speeders, Montgomery Community Media, July 15, 2026 Link
Maryland regulators not enforcing gas pipeline rules, advocate says, Maryland Matters, July 15, 2026 Link
MVA debunks myth October 1 out of state registration enforcement, MoCoShow, July 14, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
GOP Governor candidate Cox seeks to distance himself from Trump's election denial, The Banner, July 16, 2026 Link
Left, right and nowhere to go: Both Republicans and Democrats abandoning the center, Washington Times, July 15, 2026 Link
Democratic Socialists of America's platform calls for abolishing ICE, scrapping US Senate, Washington Times, July 15, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Trump alleges sprawling Chinese plot to meddle in 2020 election, cover up by deep state actors, National Review, July 16, 2026 Link
Smith says he was pressured to vote against Israel aid by violent, far-left activists, Jewish Insider, July 16, 2026 Link
Local News: July 14,15, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
MoCo vs the Region in 2025: Private sector employment, Montgomery Perspective, July 14, 2026 Link
'Wakeup call': Montgomery County struggles to regain lost jobs, WUSA9, July 14, 2026 Link
Montgomery County homeowners slammed as property tax bills arrive, Rockville Nights, July 14, 2026 Link
Council denies County jobs to federal immigration agents, Bethesda Magazine, July 15, 2026 Link
Video of Council's Economic Development meeting on July 13. Link
Viva White Oak developer aims for groundbreaking this fall, Bethesda Magazine, July 14, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne: Major miracle required to get Phase 1 development to equal infrastructure costs planned with TIF bonds. Standard Democrat mistake to front load infrastructure costs, followed by optimistic property tax base expansion plans. Good news, bond holders take all the risk, we hope.
Absurd plastic grocery bag ban hurting businesses, Washington Times, July 14, 2026 Link
Eyes in the sky: Montgomery County expand and upgrade their fleet of drones, The Banner, July 14, 2026 Link
Opinion: A collision involving bicyclist and a vehicle. Who's missing from that sentence? Bethesda Magazine, July 15, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MoCo school board to vote on public comments, document changes to handbook, Bethesda Magazine, July 14, 2026 Link
Why oversight is a school board's highest duty, National School Board Leadership Council, July 15, 2026 Link
MCPS announces six regional back-to-school fairs for August 22, MoCoShow, July 13, 2026 Link
Maryland schools ranked 10th worse for racial segregation, The Banner, July 13, 2026 Link
Study finds Mississippi passes Maryland in education. How did this happen? FoxBaltimore, July 13, 2026 Link
Why students reach college underprepared for math? The 74, June 1, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics, WBALTV, July 15, 2026 Link
As tensions continue to rise houses of worship spend heavily on security, Maryland Matters, July 15, 2026 Link
Opinion: Months after Maryland's budget the silence speaks volumes, Bethesda Magazine, July 13, 2026 Link
History of juvenile justice debate in Maryland as concerns persist, FoxBaltimore, July 14, 2026 Link
Environmental fallout, lawsuits stalk Potomac River after sewage spill, Baynet, July 13, 2026 Link
AG Brown says Community Trust Act does not violate the Constitution, The Banner, July 13, 2026 Link
Prodigal delegate returns, Leonard retires, Moore stocks the bench, political notes, Maryland Matters, July 15, 2026 Link
Social equity licensed dispensaries in Maryland are finally starting to open, Maryland Matters, July 14, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Public financing programs faced biggest year yet in county executive primaries, Maryland Matters, July 15, 2026 Link
Former Maryland Governor Ehrlich endorses Dan Cox, Baltimore Sun, July 14, 2026 Link
Commentary by Hutzell: Republicans want to beat beat the odds in deep blue counties, The Banner, July 14, 2026 Link
Sharply differing views, but unanimous ruling in election residency case, Maryland Matters, July 14, 2026 Link
The Democrat Socialists of America wants to 'replace' the Presidency and Supreme Court, Washington Examiner, July 14, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
How an aging population will reshape state budgets, Governing, July 14, 2026 Link
Over 100 House Democrats buck Jeffries and vote to cut aid to Israel, Washington Examiner, July 15, 2026 Link
Local News: July 13, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Snow removal cost Montgomery County taxpayers $50M last year, Bethesda Magazine, July 13, 2026 Link
MoCo vs the Region in 2025: Federal government employment, Montgomery Perspective, July 13, 2026 Link
Sectional Map amendment rescheduled, EPICOFMOCO, July 13, 2026 Link Comment by Gordon Brenne of MCTL: Thrive was a poor basis for all this planning since it ignored jobs creation. Jobs create housing demand, not planners.
EDUCATION NEWS
40% of MCPS schools could have problematic heating systems, Parents Coalition (MD), July 13, 2026 Link
Governor must appoint two people to the Blueprint Board this month, Maryland Matters, July 12, 2026 Link
School administrators stole hundreds of millions of dollars by defrauding taxpayers damning report finds, National Review, July 13, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Data Center frustrations cause upheaval in county primary elections, Maryland Matters, July 13, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Yes, CM Jawando had the most aggressive data center moratorium, but the blame falls on CM Fani-Gonzalez and CE Elrich who intervened at the last second to prevent a council vote on his bill. Had Jawando's bill lost, his final month's momentum would have slowed. Yes, you could say this election was rigged by his two endorsers. Where's the outrage?
Opinion: Our primaries make the case for ranked choice voting, Bethesda Magazine, July 13, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Former staffer misses the point. The low turnout reflects a problem that ranked choice voting won't solve. Only open primaries or elimination of primaries by dropping political affiliation will solve poor turn outs.
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Do Data Centers impact our physical health? Studies are few and far between. Maryland Matters, July 12, 2025 Link
Paper or plastic? Committee to Unleash Prosperity, July 13, 2026 Link
Local News: July 11-12, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
On July 13: Montgomery County Council to review economic development, zoning bills, MoCoShow, July 10, 2026 Link
50,000 letters later: Radical Muslim and hard-left groups score major victory by forcing Montgomery County to defund Maryland Israel Defense Center, RAIR Foundation USA, July 10, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Notre Dame awards Religious Liberty prize to Becket Fund for Supreme Court wins, National Catholic Register, July 10, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland may have to go to court to fight for $20M in annual relief for electric customers, Maryland Matters, July 11, 2026 Link
Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Baloney. We and other states participate in the grid because power production is regulated. That allows regulated auctions for the power we must import from Pennsylvania because we stupidly have policies that create a supply deficit by favoring unreliable green energy over natural gas and nuclear power. Maryland doesn't deserve a free regulatory ride. One day, maybe in 5 years the grid will no longer be necessary when power is generated on demand at the point of consumption using hydrogen. In the meantime pay for regulated imports, or change policies to become energy independent and optimize FERC and PJM.
Maryland sports betting generates $7.6M in June, pushes money generated in FY 2026 to $132M, FoxBaltimore, July 10, 2026 Link
Seidman moves on, Agriculture staffs up, Barron gets another role, etc, Maryland Matters, July 10, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Only 23% of eligible voters cast ballots in Montgomery County primary, The Banner, July 11, 2026 Link
Our reflections on the Democratic primaries in DC and Maryland, GGWashington, July 11, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Dan Reed is trying to stir the pot by arguing against single family homes again. Allowing multifamily density along corridors was a compromise. If we want more affordable housing we must increase supply by creating more jobs and lowering building costs with regulatory reform, like allowing cheap natural gas to compete with electrical appliances. Dan is not an economist, mere words aren't a substitute.
Will Jawando was for housing reform before he was against it, GGWashington, June 18 2026 Link
Third-party candidates know the odds but they won't give up the fight, Maryland Matters, July 11, 2026 Link
Q&A: A conversation with Chris Van Hollen, Maryland Matters, July 11, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
City government is the latest proving ground for socialist politics, Governing, July 10, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Defunding the police, building more subsidized housing, and putting teachers in charge of school management are short term ideas that work until anarchy takes over, and income generators flee. Boiling the frog slowly since the great depression may have increased gated communities, and private school tuition for some frogs, but it didn't help low income residents get a job. Good government at the local level is our only hope for accountable and affordable public solutions, and a safety net
Supreme Court just slammed the door on warrantless location spying, Washington Examiner, July 10, 2026 Link
DHS extends permits for immigrants set to lose status when Justices order takes effect, Maryland Matters, July 10, 2026 Link
America is building again thanks to the Supreme Court, Washington Examiner, July 11, 2026 Link
Local News: July 10, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
July 13: Montgomery County Council Committee meetings Link
MoCo vs the Region in 2025: Total employment, Montgomery Perspective, July 10, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Makes me sick to look at. Little job growth in 20 years? Fairfax and Howard, our two benchmarks outperformed us. So did PG County. What's up with Alexandria- did they reject No Va policies, get invaded by Mars, or ...? But, even they did better than us last year. We've basically flatlined since 2001, lost ground in the lock down and haven't recovered. Two big takeaways: County Executive leadership matters. Doug Duncan did a fine job and his successors have not. In June 9 testimony about jobs creation, basically faster permitting was the only solution. Nothing about lower taxes, better recruiting and retention, less government and non-profit jobs, or more commercial jobs with big employers who are multipliers. Is the ZT just a political stunt ahead of the primaries or productive? Find out when CM Friedson's committee takes up the ZTA on July 13 @ 1:30.
Friendship Heights Sector Plan working draft released, Montgomery Planning, July 10, 2026 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bigf9zQrzPlXXR-xj4axeSlSdg1AD2Q8/view?usp=drivesdk
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EDUCATION NEWS
'Families in limbo': After MCPS budget cut to college courses, some students to pay for dual enrollment, Bethesda Magazine, July 10, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
States Attorney Ivan Bates: 'Maryland's juvenile justice system is broken,' FoxBaltimore, July 8, 2026 Link
Only 5% of Maryland commuters use transit. Most funding goes there. Baltimore Sun's Spotlight on Maryland, July 10, 2026 Link "Maryland’s transportation trust fund collects and spends roughly $5 billion a year to pay for roads, public transit, airports, ports and other transportation programs. State data shows 75.1% of Maryland commuters either drive alone or carpool (66.4% drive alone and 8.7% carpool). But highways receive a significantly smaller share of trust fund spending than public transit, even though 5% of commuters use transit." Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Combine low use with 90-95% public subsidy of costs and you've got a policy loser. It is time to rethink public transit in light of telework, job flex time trends, and public preference for personal transportation. Smaller, more frequent buses, running on major corridors where there's no train service. Gaps will exist, but nothing like the $850 million structural deficit. Once the Purple Line belly flops and becomes a giant hole for endless poor public operating subsidies, stealing money from schools, public safety and HHS, the problem will be very visible.
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Silvestre declares victory in close primary for County Council at-large, Bethesda Magazine, July 8, 2026 Link
Democrat Fetterman and Republican McCormick launch joint fundraiser, Washington Examiner, July 9, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
America's 250 birthday gift: Civic Virtue by William J. Bennett & Ron Packard, Washington Examiner, July 8 ,2026 Link
Local News: July 9, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Driving in the new Metro bus lanes? Police warn you could be fined up to $500. WJLA, July 9, 2026 Link
Coming up at the County Council - Newsletter from Council President Fani-Gonzalez, July 8, 2026 Link
MoCo vs the Region in 2025: Introduction, Montgomery Perspective, July 9, 2026 Link
New online service allows residents to report ICE activity anonymously, Montgomery Community Media, July 8, 2026 Link
Rockville becomes first Maryland City to ban algorithmic rental pricing, Patch, July 9, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Good for Rockville which will serve as a guinea pig for this dumb idea. Love to see MoCo Municipalities stepping up to run experiments., rather than the Council and Executive's tendency to run experiments county wide with no sunset legislation. Just wish we had more municipalities, especially for the Silver Spring zip code where I live which is huge and run by Takoma Park acolytes.
Montgomery College expands satellite industry workforce partnerships, MoCoShow, July9, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Asian parents ask US Supreme Court to revisit 'racial balancing' in MCPS's STEM program, Washington Times, July 8, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Justice Department sues Maryland over immigration policies, The Banner, July 9, 2026 Link
Justice Department threatens Maryland's top election official with criminal charges, Maryland Matters, July 8,2026 Link Comment: All 50 States got these because many of Blue States are registering non-citizens.
DOJ's Dhillon says states have 'homework to do' ahead of midterms, Washington Examiner, July 9, 2026 Link
Maryland may redistrict, but not the way Wes Moore wanted, Washington Examiner, July 9, 2026 Link
Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes revives debate in Maryland, Maryland Matters, July 9, 2026 Link
More Maryland counties take action, pausing data center development, Fox Baltimore, July 9, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
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Review of LD 15 Delegate Lily Qi's book, Maryladn Reporter, July 8, 2026 Link
American Jews do not feel supported by either political party, Baltimore Sun, July 9, 2026 Link
The DSA’s Communist Turn, The Free Press, July 7, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Commentary: Rejecting division is key to secure America's future, Baltimore Sun, July 8, 2026 Link
Opinion: Socialism and the decline of the black family, Wall Street Journal, July 7, 2026 Children need fathers, but social fragmentation gives an advantage to those who seek centralized power. Link
Local News: July 8, 2026
County News
Media Release: County officials launch reporting portal to assist in tracking immigration enforcement activity in the Community, July 8, 2026 Link
July 9: County Council's Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee meeting, Link
What's next for the Eastern Silver Spring communities plan? Working draft coming this fall, MoCoShow, July 6, 2026 Link
After long lines for shuttle buses, Metro makes tweaks for Red Line shutdown, WJLA, July 7, 2026 Link
Opinion: The GEICO building is leaving and the Friendship Heights landscape is forever changed, Bethesda Magazine, July 7, 2026 Link
Potomac River water hit 94 degrees before fish kill, officials say,The Banner, July 7, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MoCo parent group asks SCOTUS to hear case alleging discrimination in MCPS admissions, Bethesda Magazine, July 7, 2026 Link
Northwood Junior Leul Dawit installed as Montgomery County's 49th student member of the School Board, MoCoShow, July 7, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland to lay groundwork for redistricting in special session, Washington Examiner, July 8, 2026 Link
What to know about Maryland's redistricting special session, The Banner, July 8, 2026 Link
Republicans blast special session on redistricting, saying crime and budget crisis ignored, Fox Baltimore, July 7, 2026 Link
Maryland's new 'menopause law' expands care, insurance coverage, Montgomery Community Media, July 7, 2026 Link
'Slow the Fast Down' campaign aims to reduce speeding deaths in Maryland, FoxBaltimore, July 7, 2026 Link
Maryland's Corsica River cleanup shows the limits of Chesapeake restoration, The Banner, July 8, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Dan Cox interview: GOP interview outlines 2026 Maryland's affordability crisis gives GOP new opening in 2026, Baltimore Sun, July 8,, 2026 Link
Master electrician Tichy to join District 19 delegation in General Assembly, Bethesda Magazine, July 8, 2026 Link
Moore calls on Platner to drop out, more Maryland hopefuls concede in political notes, Maryland Matters, July 8, 2026 Link
Maryland Government house or White House? Questions spike as Wes Moore shifts strategy, FoxBaltimore, July 8, 2026 Link
Local News: July 7, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Montgomery County police expand emergency drone program, Montgomery Community Media, July 7, 2026 Link
Coming to a community near you: University Blvd corridor plans passed, the map is real, EPIC of MoCo, July 7, 2026 Link
Road closures and metro shutdowns set to test Montgomery County commuters this summer, Montgomery Community Media, July 6, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland General Assembly to hold special session on redistricting, Baltimore Sun, July 7, 2026 Link
Maryland Del Szeliga plans sixth push to limit girls sports teams to biological females, Fox Baltimore, July 7,2026 Link
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As Trump buyouts shake offshore wind industry, states hope developers stay in the game, Maryland Matters July 6, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Montgomery County Board of Elections to meet on July 8 at 3:30 pm to certify results of the 2026 primary election.
After ballot errors, Maryland's election board wants answers from vendor, The Banner, July 7, 2026 Link
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RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Biden's open borders caused 30% spike in housing affordability, Washington Times, July 6, 2026 Link (According to a preliminary study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas).
250 Years later: Americans still hate taxes, Unleash Prosperity, July 7, 2027 Link
Social Security Admin to fast-track Trump Account enrollment for eligible kids, the centersquare.com, July 7, 2026 Link
Socialism is targeting the foundations that made America great, Daily Signal, July 6, 2026 Link
Local News: July 6, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Shuttle buses line streets as Red Line shutdown begins, MoCoShow, July 6, 2026 Link
2 MD towns among nation's wealthiest suburbs, new list says, Patch, July 6, 2026 (Towns are Potomac and Bethesda) Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS chiefs, deputy chiefs, associate superintendents among employees to receive pay raise, Bethesda Magazine, July 6, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Gross. These are all overhead positions. How have they improved low income student proficiency? How have they made overhead activities more efficient/effective? That's how a pay raise should be earned by management.
Maryland school districts face fall deadline to set AI policies, Maryland Matters, July 6, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Gov Moore got 'Surrounded' on a famous "You Tube" program, The Banner, July 6, 2026 Link Moore, as the target subject, put forth three statements that were debated during the show:
- Nothing shapes policy more effectively than your vote.
- Bad politics thrive when you don’t participate.
- Not voting doesn’t protest corruption – it protects it.
GOP primary voters remain deeply supportive of Israel, poll finds, Free Beacon, July 6, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Editorial: Lower inequity does not guarantee democracy, Washington Post, July 3, 2026 Gift: https://wapo.st/4aAvjvv
From Ann Landers, December 4, 2002:
Local News: July 3,4,5, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Montgomery County minimum wage now up to $18 an hour, Montgomery Community Media, July 2, 2026 Link
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Water main break in Prince George's County prompts hours long Boil water advisory for some, WJLA, July 2, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Trump Accounts officially launch one year after being signed into law, Washington Examiner, July 4, 2026 Link
New Montgomery College accounting program aims to address workforce shortage, MoCoShow, July 2, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Commentary: American needs more housing, not more federal housing programs, by Cong Andy Harris, Baltimore Sun, July 4, 2026 Link
How a federal gas tax suspension would impact gas prices as Maryland increases the state gas tax, Patch, July 4, 2026 Link
Maryland to begin enforcing new rules on out of state vehicle registrations starting October 1, MoCoShow, July 4, 2026 Link
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'I'm hurt:' Mom says Maryland juvenile justice failed after teen rapist gets probation, WJLA, July 2, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Gov Moore delivers patriotic Independence Day speech while Republican nominee Dan Cox focuses on Maryland Issues, FoxBaltimore, July 4, 2026 Link
Maryland delays approval of new $109 million voting system after rise of transparency concerns, WYPR, July 2, 2026
Democrats, Republicans alike focus on states rights as a way out of America's political woes, Maryland Matters July 4, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Humphrey's executor slaughtered by the Supreme Court, City Journal, June 30, 2026 Link
DOJ investigating oil companies over manipulating gas prices, Washington Examiner, July 4, 2026 Link
Local News: July 2, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
MoCo's shocking homeowner tax hike, Montgomery Perspective, July 2, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Excellent primer on property tax dilemma: Annual assessment increases averaging 5.5% should have been enough to fund government program growth, but the county went overboard with compensation increases instead, reducing productivity and increasing taxes. $300 million addition to the structural deficit must be resolved by the next CE. Will they do it by cutting costs, or increasing taxes further?
Did your taxes go up? EPIC OF MOCO, July 2, 2026 Link
Why fraud drives Government cost, AMAC, July 1, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Sorry, but fraud is just the tip of the iceburg. Waste and abuse are much much bigger according to GAO reports for the Feds. Same for state and local governments. Why engage in fraud when there's easy pickings with sole source procurement awards, bad contracts not tied to performance, no work standards, no incentives to be efficient, no strategic plan to reach more eligible residents with government services? These are the necessary ingredients of good government and should be the gold standard.
Rockville approves major zoning rewrite after years of planning, MoCoShow July 2, 2026 Link
Long-term Takoma Park residents urge Supreme Court to reject birthright neighborhood citizenship, Takoma Torch, July 2, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS support staff union advances grievance against district alleging lack of equal summer pay for transferred employees, Bethesda Magazine, July 2, 2026 Link
New Maryland law aims to help schools navigate artificial intelligence, MoCoShow, July 1, 2026 Link
State officials push back on decline in Maryland's national education ranking, FoxBaltimore, June 2, 2026 Link
Making HS grads pass citizenship test is fine, but civics ed must start earlier, the 74million, February 19, 2025 Link
Stories we should tell our children by Bethany Mandel, Washington Examiner, June 12, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
July 1 marks effective date for new laws in Maryland, WYPR, July 1, 2026 Link
How Maryland really feels about trans issues, MarylandWire, July 2, 2026 Link
Maryland's Great American State Fair exhibit, The Banner, July 2, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Supreme Court's campaign finance decision hands parties more spending power, Marketplace.org, July 1, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Opinion: What real diversity looks like, Wall Street Journal, June 30, 2026 Link
Local News: July 1, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Media Release: Montgomery County to limit C&D waste loads beginning in October, Link
Hello neighbors -- Did you check your county property tax bill yet? Check out this post on Nextdoor: Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Seven schools predicted to be over capacity by 2031, planning board says, Bethesda Magazine, July 1, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland gas tax increases July 1 as drivers say rising costs are adding up, FoxBaltimore July 1, 2026 Link
Maryland GOP delegate (Del Kathy Szelinga) responds to Supreme Court transgender athlete ruling, FoxBaltimore, July 1, 2026 Link
PJM gets green light to push data centers into back up power during heat wave, Maryland Matters, June 30, 2026 Link
School cell phone bans, and the Vax Act are some of the laws going into effect in July, The Banner, July 1, 2026 Link
Amid public safety concerns, some lawmakers are critical of juvenile reforms, FoxBaltimore, June 30, 2026 Link
Top Congressional Democrats won’t commit to supporting Israel’s security in party platform, Jewish Insider, July 1, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
One week out from primary election day, where do MoCo Council races stand? Bethesda Magazine, June 30, 2026 Link
Outside money in the 2026 primary: Part Two, Montgomery Perspective, July 1, 2026 Link
Del. Lily Qi's historic journey unfolds in her book that's part autobiography, part political memoir, Maryland Matters, July 1, 2026 Link
GOP primed to flood midterm election after Supreme Court win, Washington Examiner, July 1, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Local News: June 30, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Park Potomac apartment building sells for $152 million, MoCoShow, June 30, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Teachers union playbook runs out of pages, Washington Times, June 29, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland Supreme Court rules against data center zone referendum, Frederick NewsPost, June 30, 2026 Link
State commission returns to monitor insurance coverage under Trump administration, Maryland Matters, June 29, 2026 Link
Maryland, 24 other Democratic led states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements, Maryland Matters, June 29, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
'Not taking it for granted': Jawando confident against Republican Esther Wells ahead of General Election for County Executive, WUSA9. com, June 30, 2026 Link
Outside money in the 2026 primary: Part One, Montgomery Perspective, June 30, 2026 Link
Hutzell: The best, worst and just plan weird of Maryland's weak primary election, The Banner, June 30, 2026 Link
Gift Link: American democracy's biggest losers are voters in closed primaries, Bloomberg, June 30, 2026 Link
Judge dismisses temporary restraining order on mail ballot complaint. Patch, June 26, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Supreme Court rules states can bar transgender athletes in girls sports, Washington Times, June 30, 2026 Link
Trump says Dallas will host Republican midterm convention in September, Washington Examiner, June 30, 2026 Link
Local News: June 29, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
June 30: Montgomery County Council to receive semi-annual update as the County Board of Health, Link
With 'protected status' at risk for immigrants, Montgomery County leaders condemn supreme courts ruling, Montgomery Community Media, June 29, 2026 Link
Development is coming to Friendship Heights and residents are not happy, The Banner, June 29, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Wes Moore Afghanistan photo challenges Bronze Star narrative, Baltimore Sun, June 28, 2026 Link
MoCo Delegates voted FOR all of the increases:
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Are these leads holding? Montgomery Perspective, June 29, 2026 Link
Friedson bows out of Democrat primary for County Executive, Bethesda Magazine, June 29, 2026 Link
LD39 Senator Nancy King concedes, Bethesda Magazine, June 26, 2026 Link
Larry Hogan calls Dan Cox unelectable, Baltimore Sun, June 29, 2026 Link
Biden at Maryland Democrat Gala: Get up and fight Trump, The Banner, June 29, 2026 Link
Poll: Voters more likely to support GOP over Trump, TheCenterSquare, June 29, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Homeland Secretary tells migrants in US on TSP to seek permanent residency or leave, Link
Supreme Court expands Trump's firing powers and imposes limits, Washington Times, June 29, 2026 Link
Local News: June 28 & 29, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
New minimum wage rates take effect on July 1, MoCoShow, June 26, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Wes Moore should keep his word on education funding
Baltimore Sun, June 28, 2026 Link
MCPS highlights record of achievement as 2026-2026 school year ends, MoCoShow, June 27, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Typical messaging which ignores poor proficiency rates for those who didn't graduate, and reliance on special projects for those who did.
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland health insurers want to raise premiums on average 13.7% for individual plans in 2027, Maryland Matters, June 26, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Jawando set to advance to general election after Friedson concedes, MoCoShow, June 28, 2026 Link
New faces on County Council, The Banner, June 27, 2026 Link
McCarthy to head into sixth term as MoCo State Attorney, Bethesda Magazine, June 26, 2026 Link
Maryland voter turnout lowest since 2014, Baltimore Sun, June 26 2026 Link
Rain, apathy, routine: Maryland's meh primary election, The Banner, June 27, 2026 Link
Trump order limiting voting by mail halted by federal court, Maryland Matters, June 25, 2026 Link
Candidates of poor character are a problem voters can fix, Washington Examiner, June 28 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Opinion: To beat socialists and populists, liberalism must get radical, Washington Post, Gift: https://wapo.st/4aqZEg5
Trump terminates grants to Planned Parenthood for pushing sexually explicit content on kinds, The Daily Signal, June 26, 2026 Link
Local News: June 26, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
The challenge ahead - Montgomery Perspective, June 24, 2026
Federal uniform guidance changes many impact county nonprofits, June 26, 2026 Link
County Exec Elrich's weekly newsletter, June 26, 2026 Link
Metro Red Line closures begin July 6, MoCoShow, June 25, 2026 Link
Inaugural Taste of Burtonsville set for July 25, MoCoShow, June 23, 2026 Link
Overnight lane closures planned on Capital beltway starting June 29, MoCoSow, June 24, 2026 Link
Montgomery Parks' trails now open to Class 1 e-bikes, Bethesda Magazine, June 25, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Planning Board identifies seven MCPS schools projected to exceed capacity, MoCoShow, June 26, 2026 Link
Board of Education approves new Principals for Argyle and Eastern Middle Schools, MoCoShow, June 25, 2026 Link
Grounds for debate: Grass vs. turf, Montgomery Community Media, June 26, 2026 Link
Unions still haven't accepted Janus, Washington Examiner, June 24, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland drivers pay for roads but most money goes to transit, Baltimore Sun, June 24, 2026 Link
Maryland 9th highest SNAP payment errors, Baltimore Sun, June 26, 2026 Link
From Harford to Frederick, sheriffs who backed ICE and sued Maryland won big on primary night, Baltimore Sun, June 24, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Updated Montgomery County primary election results released Friday, MoCoShow, June 26, 2026 Link
Glass is the spoiler, but who is the winner? CleanSlateMoCo, June 24, 2026 Link
Uy concedes to Milam in MoCo Sheriff race after primary, Bethesda Magazine, June 25, 2026 Link
Elrich likely reprise role of Councilmember at large, Bethesda Magazine, June 24, 2026 Link
Anne Arundel Republican candidates ask judge to block certification of primary ballots, Baltimore Sun, June 24, 2026
DINOs take over the Democratic Party, Washington Examiner, June 25, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Local News: June 24 & 25, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
The challenge ahead, Montgomery Perspective, June 24, 2026 Link
MS-13 members sentenced to life, convicted for 2022 murder in Silver Spring park, residents plead to stop solar farm projects in Potomac and Germantown, etc. Bethesda Magazine, June 25, 2026 Link
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COG declares regional drought watch, encourages wise water use, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, June 2, 2026 Link
Supreme Court rules Trump can remove temporary protected status for Syrians, Haitians, Daily Signal, June 25, 2026 Link
Media Release: Statement from County Executive Elrich on today's Supreme Court immigration decisions, June 25, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Feds: Maryland school policies on transgender students, athletes may violate Title IX, Maryland Matters, June 25, 2026 Link
Editorial: Orders from teachers union headquarters: No school choice for you. Wall Street Journal, June 24, 2026 Link
Civics, citizenship, and America 250, by Chester Finn, Fordham Institute, June 25, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
US Supreme Court's tax sale ruling unlikely to upend Baltimore auctions, The Banner, June 25, 2026 Link
Why coal is getting a second wind in Maryland, The Banner, June 25, 2026 Link
BALLOT INTEGRITY NEWS
Mail-in ballot lawsuit seeks open canvassing guidelines, WBALTV, June 25, 2026 Link
Maryland primary voters saw party choice prompt on ballot machine, WBALTV, June 25, 2026 Link
States that won't obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says, Maryland Matters, June 24, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Glass concedes to Jawando in Democrat primary for MoCo executive, Bethesda Magazine, June 24, 2026 Link
Newcomer Amar Mukunda poised to oust Maryland Democrat Majority Leader Nancy King (LD39), The Banner, June 25, 2026 Link
Brenda Diaz advances to the General Election, Brilliant Resilience, June 24, 2026 Link
How partisan politics infiltrated Maryland school board elections, The Banner, June 25 2026 Link
Voters should expect party politics in this nonpartisan School Board race, The Banner, June 25, 2026 Link
Will these leads hold? Montgomery Perspective June25, 2026 Link
Concessions, victory laps mark the day after a smooth Maryland primary contest, Maryland Matters, June 25, 2026 Link
MD GOP leaders: Cox must address voter concerns, Moore's record, Baltimore Sun, June 25, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
SCOTUS shoots down requiring permission to carry handgun in public accommodations, Daily Signal, June 25, 2026 Link
Over $10 billion US taxpayer dollars spent on improper SNAP payments in 2025, thecentersquare, June 25, 2026 Link
California sets high income taxes for World Cup players, thecentersquare, June 25, 2026 Link --
Local News: June 23, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
July events & meetings of Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department, MoCoShow, June 23, 2026 Link
On June 28 - The biggest community conversation of the summer is happening in Wheaton, EPICofMOCO, June 23, 2026 Link
Back-door deals and glass houses, CleanSlateMoCo, June 23, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Watkins Mill athletics receives lifetime access to leadership program founded by alumnus, The MoCo Show, June 23, 2026
National Education Association hit federal anti-semitism investigation, Washington Times, June 22, 2026 Link
Democrats declare war on school choice, AMAC, June 23, 2026
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland releases new rules limiting local police cooperation with ICE, MoCoShow, June 22, 2026 Link
House delegates target dates for summer special session, Bethesda Magazine, June 22, 2026 Link
'Double-stacked' trains arrive in Baltimore after tunnel expansion, Maryland Matters, June 22, 2026 Link
Bobby Zirkin 'Across the Aisle' podcast with guest Allan Kittleman, Baltimore Sun, June 23, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
The inevitable election, Montgomery Perspective, June 23, 2026
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Prediction time, Part Four, Montgomery Perspective, June 23, 2026 Link
Maryland early voting climbs, driven by competitive races and voter anger analysts say, Baltimore Sun, June 23, 2026 Link
Latino group ramps up 2026 push to keep Hispanic voters in GOP fold, Washington Examiner, June 23, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Supreme Court determines ExxonMobil can sue Communist Cuba for confiscated property, Daily Signal, June 23, 2026 Link
Trump administration loaning $17.5 billion to build 10 large nuclear reactors, Washington Examiner, June 23, 2026 Link
Local News: June 22, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS to eliminate district's security chief due to budget cuts, Bethesda Magazine,, June 22, 2026 Link
What school and district leaders need to know before they invest in AI, the 74million, June 18, 2026 Link
Lawsuit accuses UMES of inflating enrollment, asks Trump administration to step in, Daily Record, June 22, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Ian Roberts, prominent illegal immigrant, finally booted from Maryland voter rolls, Washington Times, June 21, 2026 Link
Judge rejects Trump administration's attempt to obtain Maryland voter rolls, The Banner, June 22, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Legislative candidates' biggest challenge? The state budget outlook. Maryland Matters, June 21, 2026 Link
Wes Moore awaits opponent as he seeks to sway GOP primary, Washington Examiner, June 22, 2026 Link
Black Marylanders fight threat of "voter suppression" after SCOTUS decision, The Banner, June 22, 2026 Link
County Council at-large questionnaire: rent stabilization, Montgomery Perspective, June 22, 2026 Link
7 MoCo State Senators' mailing for Friedson, Montgomery Perspective, June 22, 2026 Link Comment by Paula Bienenfeld: Pagnucco is missing the big picture, which is, taxpayers and residents here are being pinched financially, while hundreds of thousands of our tax dollars are spent on these hyper gigantic flyers and hundreds of performative lawn signs. At this point our tax dollars are being spent on an expensive pissing contest. We need to revisit the public financing law to lower the amount of money being thrown at the candidates. It is way too much. I don't think this is what the public financing law intended. I remember thinking it was a really good idea at the time, but now, not so much.
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Do "anti-LGBTQ+" policies worsen mental health? City Journal, June 22, 2026 Link
How SPLC tricks corporate America to blacklist conservatives, Daily Signal, June 20, 2026 Link
Local News: June 20 & 21, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
County Council's schedule for June 25-July 28, 2026 at the end.
Maryland delegate, union leader clash at Gaithersburg polling place, Baltimore Sun, June 18, 2026 Link
Montgomery Co. sheriff says office improperly transferred a person into federal immigration custody, WUSA9.com, July 21, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
An energy mogul begged Moore to back his Data Center complex. It worked. The Banner, June 20, 2026 Link
House sets target dates for special session, Maryland Matters, June 19, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
LD16 Candidate responses to Maryland Catholic Conference questionnaire, Link
House District 16 mail, Montgomery Perspective, June 20, 2026 Link
County Executive Questionnaire: AI - Montgomery Perspective, June 20, 2026 Link
County Council District Questionnaire: AI - Montgomery Perspective, June 21, 2026 Link
County Council at-large questionnaire: AI, Montgomery Perspective, June 21, 2026 Link
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The nicest non-endorsements ever, Montgomery Perspective, June 20, 2026 Link
Will Jawando was for housing reform before he was against it, Greater, Greater Washington, June 20, 2026 Link
Council lit - Montgomery Perspective, June 21, 2026 Link
Who succeeds Steny Hoyer could offer a glimpse into Democrats' future, The Banner, June 20, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Inside the fight over Virginia's data centers, Washington Examiner, June 20, 2026 Link
Why everything sounds like therapy now, Washington Examiner, June 21, 2026 Link
Local News: June 19, 2026
COUNTY CAMPAIGN NEWS
Union President files suit against Acevero after altercation at early voting site, Bethesda Magazine, June 19, 2026 Link
Gino Renne files assault complaint against MD Delegate after fight at early voting site, The Banner, June 19, 2026 Link
More than 50% of Montgomery County Council at-large candidates live in Silver Spring, The Banner, June 19, 2026 Link
Early voting ends with light turnout at polls, thousands of mail-in ballots so far, Maryland Matters, June 19, 2026 Link
Prediction Time, Part three, Montgomery Perspective, June 19, 2026
How many Democrats will vote? Montgomery Perspective, June 19, 2026 Link
Affordable Maryland PAC targets Elrich, Sayles, Montgomery Perspective, June 19, 2026 Link
County Council District questionnaire: One program to reduce or eliminate, Montgomery Perspective, June 19, 2026 Link
STATE CAMPAIGN NEWS
Unaffiliated voters air grievances on eve of primary they're excluded from, Maryland Matters, June 19, 2026 Link
McClain Delaney, Trone spar over immigration, abortion, wealth in 6th Congressional district race, Bethesda Magazine, Jun 19, 2026 Link
The $32 Million primary: Trone and McClain Delaney in 6th Congressional district, WUSA, June 19, 2026 Link
Maryland GOP primary: Dan Cox, Ed Hale push tax reform, WBALTV, June 19, 2026 Link
AI put Wes Moore and Dan Cox in a very unlikely - possibly illegal - embrace, The Banner, June 19, 2026 Link
GOP gubernatorial candidate John Myrick files defamation suit, Baltimore Sun, June 19, 2026 Link
'Release everything': Wes Moore's military record fight escalates, Baltimore Sun, June 19, 2026 Link
Ballot error in Prince Georges County, Baltimore Sun, June 19, 2026 Link
Van Hollen tells podcast he is kicking the tires on potential run for President, Maryland Matters, June 19, 2026 Link
Hutzell: by the numbers, a Maryland primary election index, The Banner, June 19, 2026 Link
COUNTY & STATE NEWS
High levels of forever chemicals in pondstream may be linked to former public safety training facility, Montgomery Community Media, June 19, 2026 Link
State will spend $85 million to retain rights to Preakness, black eyed Susan stakes, Maryland Matters, June 19, 2026 Link
ICE plan to sell warehouses does not include the one in Western Maryland, Baltimore Sun, June 19, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
DOJ seeks to block reparations to Black people whose ancestors suffered housing discrimination, Washington Times, June 17, 2026 Link
Local News: June 18, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Severed natural gas line closes roads Thursday in downtown Rockville, Bethesda Magazine, June 18, 2026 Link
Media release: Councilmembers Mink and Jawando introduce bill to prohibit recent hiring of ICE and CBP employees into any county positions that directly serve the public, June 18, 2026 Link
Will the next MoCo executive and council build affordable housing in Chevy Chase? Greater Greater Washington, June 17, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
The Truth Comes Out, by Brenda Diaz, June 18, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland AG issues guidance on Community Trust Act limits for law enforcement, FoxBaltimore, June 18, 2026 Link
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Maryland lawmaker helped launch state fund that bankrolls his nonprofit, FoxBaltimore, June 18, 2026 Link
Maryland housing inventory down prices up, report says, Maryland Matters, June 18, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Montgomery County candidates agitated over campaign ads, The Banner, June 18, 2026 Link
Prediction time, Part two, Montgomery Perspective, June 18, 2026 Link
Police, firefighters get tough, Montgomery Perspective, Jun3 18, 2026 Link
County Council at-large questionnaire: one program to reduce or eliminate, Montgomery Perspective, June 18, 2026 Link
UFCW mailer for Milam, Montgomery Perspective, June 18, 2026 Link
Acevero alone: Lawmakers again give cold shoulder to outspoken delegate, Maryland Matters, June 18, 2026 Link
Local News: June 17, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Bethesda water main break blocks Bradley Boulevard, WJLA, June 17, 2026 Link
Summer 2026 Red Line major construction, WMATA, Link
From NextDoor resident: Downtown Bethesda Bus Lanes - Quote from Marilyn Balcombe "Evaluation of bus lanes will be conducted to determine if sections of the corridor should be considered for long-term dedicated bus lanes. "
EDUCATION NEWS
Who's keeping tabs on Ed Tech in MCPS? Nora Gordon, June 17, 2026 Link
'A sea change': Public school supporters see potential in new tax credit, The 74million, June 17, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
86 days since Moore's team promised military records, investigation presses on, FoxBaltimore, June 17, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Maryland Democrat ads try to sway Republican primary for Governor, The Banner, June 17, 2026 Link
Top GOP contenders for Governor, The Banner, June 17, 2026 Link
The real power of the Apple ballot, Montgomery Perspective, June 17, 2026 Link
Friedson's third tax mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 17, 2026
County executive primaries come with a big price tag, Maryland Matters, June 16, 2026 Link
County Executive questionnaire: One program to reduce or eliminate, Montgomery Perspective, June 17, 2026 Link
In state races across Maryland it's all about Trump as primary looms, Maryland Matters, June 17, 2026 Link
Have Baltimore Republicans gone MAGA? The Banner, June 17, 2026 Link
Follow the money: Who's backing Steny Hoyer's potential successor, Baltimore Sun, June 17, 2026 Link --
Local News: June 16, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Montgomery Planning launching new studies and master plan updates across Montgomery County, MoCoShow, June 16, 2026 Link
Red Line Shutdown: What commuters need to know for Summer 2026, WUSA9, June 16, 2026 Link
Potomac Minnie's Island still closed months after sewage spill, Montgomery Community Media, June 16, 2026 Link
Media release: Councilmember Friedson introduces legislation to strengthen enforcement tools to address street takeovers, June 16, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Baltimore City public schools, charter operators reach $8.5M funding agreement, Baltimore Sun, June 16, 2026 Link
School choice scholarship boom benefits kids already in private school, Baltimore Sun, June 16, 2026 Link
New CEO of Baltimore City Schools sets goals, Baltimore Sun, June 16, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Fox45: Sheriff warns federal law-enforcement grants at risk under Maryland immigration law, Baltimore Sun, June 15, 2026
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Maryland collects $26.2 Million in cannabis tax revenue during first quarter, The MoCo Show, June 16, 2026 Link
Maryland agencies expand AI use under Gov. Moore, Baltimore Sun, June 15, 2026 Link
Gov Wes Moore dodges question on energy bills as state faces sharp increase, Baltimore Sun, Jun 16, 2026 Link
A major Baltimore affordable housing nonprofit is falling apart, The Banner, June 16, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
True, false or misleading? Factchecking Maryland's 6th District ads, Baltimore Sun, June 16, 2026 Link
Five Democrat General Assembly candidates -- 2 from MoCo -- fell behind on tax payments, Baltimore Sun, June 14, 2026 Link
County Council at-large questionnaire: Three things to make the county more affordable, Montgomery Perspective, Jun 16, 2026 Link
Report: Gen Z cares about voting, but not for either party, Governing, June 16, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
AI can balance Government's books. It can't understand what they mean. Governing, June 16, 2026 Link
Local News: June 15, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
June 16: Montgomery County Council meets to consider 5 bills and conduct 12 public hearings, including a ZTA, Link
Montgomery County Council seeks applicants for Representative of Investment Trustees for Employee Retirement Plans and the Board for the Consolidated Retiree Health Benefits Trust, Link
Statement from Montgomery County health officer Dr. Kisha Davis on public health advisory for section of Muddy Branch tributary and ponds, June 15, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Why did this testing come from the state and not the county? Is there monitoring going on in Muddy Branch and what does that show?
High levels of PFAS detected in Montgomery County streams, ponds, FoxBaltimore, June 15, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: High levels of PFAS in Muddy Branch Creek that runs into the Potomac north of Great Falls where our drinking water is drawn. Cause is former county safety training site. WSSC is studying treatment alternatives and the Federal EPA recently raised the acceptable levels.
Emergency repairs underway on corroded, weak spot of Potomac Interceptor sewer line, WJLA, June 15, 2026 Link
New County Council bill would ban street racing and street takeovers, MoCoShow, June 15, 2026 Link
Elrich unveils six-month moratorium on county data center permits, Maryland Matters, June 15, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Public school districts gut budgets to offset rising costs and declining enrollment, Washington Times, June 15, 2026 Link
Biden's DOJ targeted parents at school board meetings despite FBI, Sheriffs' objections, memos show, Justthenews, June 14, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Why Black Marylanders are sitting out anti-Trump protests, The Banner, June 15, 2026 Link
Maryland eyes July special session to set up redistricting referendum, Baltimore Sun, June 15, 2026 Link
ICE says it coordinated with school, governor's office after arrest at school, FoxBaltimore, June 15, 2026 Link
Why Maryland law can't always keep ICE off school grounds, The Banner, June 15, 2026 Link
Analysis: Moore's problem isn't the media. It's his record. Baltimore Sun, June 14, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
The most influential MoCo endorsements: Part Five, Montgomery Perspective, June 15, 2026 Link
State Board of Elections clears Jawando, Montgomery Perspective, June 15, 2026 Link
Who's endorsing whom in the 2026 primary contests for MD General Assembly: Competitive races taking place in about half of MoCo’s nine state legislative districts, Bethesda Magazine, June 15, 2026 Link
Laurie-Anne Sayles's mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 15, 2026 Link
Democratic Socialists of America expand influence after primary wins, Washington Examiner, June 15, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
RNC to center midterm convention around Trump to boost turnout, Washington Times, June 15, 2026 Link
Local News: June 13 & 14, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Parks and Planning Commission sues Prince George's County over $39 million budget transfer, The Banner, June 10, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS journalism students cite concerns about censorship, pushes back against district memo, Bethesda Magazine, June 12, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Maryland election leaders hold emergency meeting in effort to stem mail-in ballot error confusion, WTOP News, June 9, 2026Link
Who is running in MoCo courthouse races? Bethesda Magazine, June 12, 2026 Link
In bid to unseat District 18 delegate, first time candidate ruffles feathers, Bethesda Magazine, June 12, 2026 Link
County Executive Questionnaire: Three things to make the county more affordable, Montgomery Perspective June 13, 2026 Link
County Council at-large questionnaire on private sector job creation, Montgomery Perspective, June 12, 2026 Link
Zucker's mailer for Friedson, Montgomery Perspective, June 13, 2026 Link
Glass's new watchdog mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 14, 2026 Link
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Candidates add tens of million in self-funding as Congressional primaries loom, Maryland Matters, June 13, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Jewish leaders throw support behind bipartisan House antisemitism bill, Washington Jewish Week, June 14, 2026 Link
Local News: June 12, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
June 15: Montgomery County Council meeting Link
June 21: County Council meeting Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS to offer free summer meals at more than 100 sites, The MoCoShow, June 11, 2026 Link
Maryland to require registration of EV chargers, at reduced annual fee, Maryland Matters, June 12, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Audits find $1.2B in questionable Maryland state spending, Baltimore Sun, June 12, 2026 Link
Veteran-owned small businesses get $2 million boost from Sens. Van Hollen and Alsobrooks, Montgomery Community Media, June 12, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Maryland Elections Board to keep print vendor despite multiple mistakes, Baltimore Sun, June 12, 2026 Link
Delaney gets endorsement from former foe - Joe Vogel, Fox5DC, June 12, 2026 Link
Who is running for Montgomery County school board and why, The Banner, June 11, 2026 Link
The most influential MoCo endorsements, Part Four, Montgomery Perspective, June 12, 2026 Link
New Affordable Maryland PAC TV ad targets Jawando and Glass, Montgomery Perspective, June 12, 2026 Link
County Council at-large questionnaire: Private Sector job creation, Montgomery Perspective, June 12, 2026 Link
Hot weather, hotter opinions on first day of in-person early voting, Maryland Matters, June 12, 2026 Link
RELEVANT NEWS
Takoma Torch: Marc Elrich granted historic designation, ensuring he remains an elected official forever, May 4, 2026 Link
Local News: June 10 & 11, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Emergency sewer rehabilitation project planned in Potomac through September, MoCoShow, Jun 10, 2026 Link
David Gadis out as DC Water CEO months after sewage leak in Potomac, WJLA, June 9, 2026 Link
Parts of Wisconsin Avenue, Rockville Pike get bus lanes for upcoming Red Line shuttles, Bethesda Magazine, June 9, 2026 Link
Purple Line construction to cause nightly road closures through June 16, MoCoShow, June 8, 2026 Link
Media Release: Infrastructure funding workshop to hold community listening centers in June, Link
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Prince George's County officials butt heads over allocation of Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, WJLA, June 11, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Editorial: A chance Maryland should not miss, Washington Jewish Week, June 11, 2025 Link
Teachers' unions spent billions in membership dues on exorbitant employee salaries, National Review, June 10, 2026
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland awards $43 million for community solar projects, MoCoShow, June 9, 2026 Link
Butterfly stampede: More than 22,000 sign up for ID logo alerting to hidden disabilities, Maryland Matters, June 10, 2026
Maryland recovers final $87 million in federal COVID relief funds for schools, MoCo Show, June 10, 2026 Link
Maryland's last coal plant likely to get another extension, Maryland Matters, June 11, 2026 Link
Federal agents detain individuals outside Baltimore pre-K school, Baltimore Sun, June 11, 2026 Link
Maryland State "Exit Tax" explained
BALLOT INTEGRITY
Maryland elections board oks counting original ballots if party matches, FoxBaltimore, June 10, 2026 Link
Elections panel approves guidelines to address the canvassing issue, Maryland Matters, June 10, 2026 Link
Maryland Senate GOP seek oversight hearing on mail in Ballot error, Baltimore Sun, June 10, 2026 Link
State election officials ask judge to block access to sensitive voter records, Maryland Matters, June 11, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
1st District candidate Reardon Sullivan looks to make Council more efficient, Patch, June 10, 2026 Link
Who is running for MoCo school board in the primary election? Bethesda Magazine, June 11, 2026 Link
The most influential MoCo endorsements: Part Two, Montgomery Perspective, June 11, 2026 Link The most influential MoCo endorsement: Part Three, Link
Who is endorsing whom, Bethesda Magazine, June 10, 2026 Link
Questions about Jawando's campaign finances, The Banner, June 11, 2026 Link
Affordable Maryland PAC mails for Council candidates, Montgomery Perspective, June 10,, 2026 Link
BOE candidate Brenda Diaz aims to give MCPS parents a real seat at the table, Patch, June 11, 2026 Link
As spending soars, McClain Delaney and Trone skip voter forums, Baltimore Sun, June 11, 2026 Link
County executive candidates debate over data centers, Montgomery Community Media, June 10, 2026 Link
County Executive questionnaire: Private Sector job creation, Montgomery Perspective, June 10, 2026 Link
County Council District questionnaire: Private sector job creation, June 11, 2026 Link
Ban on ICE deportation divides Maryland candidates along partisan line, Bethesda Magazine, June 9, 2026 Link
MCEA's mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 11, 2026 Link
Marc Elrich's mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 11, 2026 Link?
Republican Governor candidate convicted of violating protective order, Baltimore Sun, June 11, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
With eye on Maryland, a Utah group readies lawsuit to stop an ICE detention center, Maryland Matters, June 10, 2026 Link
Fracking saved the US economy, Washington Times, June 10, 2026 Link
Local News: June 9, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
County Council seeks public input on screening of police applicants for ties to ICE, Bethesda Magazine, June 8, 2026 Link
5 things to know about the Eastern Silver Spring communities plan, Bethesda Magazine, June 8, 2026 Link
How to celebrate the 4th of July in Montgomery County, Montgomery Magazine, June 8, 2026 Link
Montgomery County issues tick season alert, June 9, 2026 Link
New hours and rates for Montgomery garages, lots and meters in downtown Wheaton beginning July 1, Link
EDUCATION NEWS
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MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Kids County: Maryland sees child well-being gains struggles in education since COVID, Maryland Matters, June 9, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Trump administration moves swiftly on plans to restrict voting by mail in the states, Maryland Matters, June 8, 2026 Link
Small Business donates big to stop the spend in Montgomery County, CleanSlateMoCo, June 9, 2026 Link
Montgomery County executive candidates take final pitches at forum ahead of June primary, WUSA9, June 8, 2026 Link
County Council District Questionnaire: School Resource officers, Montgomery Perspective, June 9, 2026 Link
The most influential MoCo endorsement, Part One, Montgomery Perspective, June 9, 2026 Link
Jeremiah Pope says he wants make MoCo affordable competitive, Patch, June 9, 2026 Link
Peter Whitesell looks to correct MoCo's unacceptable housing trajectory, Patch, June 9, 2026 Link
Democrat super PAC to spend $30 million on state legislative races, Washington Examiner, June 9, 2026 Link
Local News: June 8, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
June 9: Montgomery County Council meets on June 9 to approve supplemental funding for the Capital Crescent Trail Capital project and multiple public hearings Link
June 10: Virtual hearing on Cheltenham Drive Bikeway project, MC Department of Transportation Link
Three workers seriously injured in electrical mishap at Medical Center Metro Center, Bethesda Magazine, June 8, 2026 Link
Why it's bad to leave town during the budget, Montgomery Perspective, June 8, 2026 Link
Will the 495 American Legion bridge nightmare ever end? Nextdoor, Link
MCDOT celebrates Vision Zero Youth Ambassador graduates, MoCoShow, June 6, 2026 Link
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EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS's large warehouse lease stalls after Council blocks funding, BizJournals, June 1, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
After raft of appointments, District 16 voters will finally get their say, Maryland Matters, June 8, 2026 Link
Citizens Coordinating Committee on Friendship Heights issues Montgomery County Democrat Primary Election Guide, June 8, 2026 Link CCCFH represents 18 communities with more than 20,000 residents in SW Montgomery County (LD16)
State Board of Elections wants "Detailed written explanation" from Jawando, Montgomery Perspective, June 8, 2026 Link
County Council at-large questionnaire: School Resource Officers, Montgomery Perspective, June 8, 2026 Link
Maryland party switch campaign targets closed primary voters, WBALTV, June 8, 2026 Link
Local News: June 6-7, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Juneteenth celebrations across Montgomery County parks: June 13-19, Link
Montgomery County could fix its budget by allowing starter homes, Greater Greater Washington, June 6, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Elrich says MCPS funding shortfall could have been avoided, MoCoShow, June 6, 2026 Link Here is Elrich's solution, per the article:
"Elrich said he wished the reductions had not been necessary and argued they could have been avoided had the Council adopted the property tax increase included in his proposed budget. “I wish these reductions had not been needed, but the Council did not want to follow my fiscal plan for a modest property tax increase to fully fund the MCPS budget request,” Elrich said.
Montgomery Co. mom questions schools gender policy after child ‘outed’ at graduation, WTOP News Link
A second wind for standards? by Chester Finn, Fordham Institute, June 4, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
As repeat audit violations pile up, some lawmakers blame weak oversight and accountability, FoxBaltimore, June 6, 2026
Rising electric bills fuel debate over Maryland's role in PJM, Baltimore Sun, June 7, 2026 Link
Here are 7 new MD laws going into effect on July 1, 2026, Patch
Maryland fudged the numbers on disability budget cuts, lawmaker says, Baltimore Sun, June 6, 2026 Link
Maryland Court of Appeals rules police can no longer stop to search based on sole suspicion of a gun, The Banner, June 6, 2026 Link
How Maryland Rolls - Maryland Democrat passed a law tying gas tax increases to inflation, meaning the gas tax automatically goes up almost every year, Nextdoor, June 6, 2026 Link
Report: Deaths by suicide increased in Maryland, as numbers nationally decrease, Maryland Matters, June 6, 2026 Link
Editorial: Wes Moore's reckless remarks, Washington Jewish Week, June 6, 2026 Link
A special session is needed in Maryland to support redistricting, Maryland Matters, June 4, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
MoCo Press Freedom ballot, Montgomery Fix, June 6, 2026 Link
Moore's endorsements across Maryland (May 7), Link
Moore now endorses Will Jawando, Scott Goldberg and Drew Morrison. Maryland Matters, June 6, 2026 Link
Karla Silvestre's first mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 6, 2026 Link
Local News: June 5, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Voluntary water conservation requested as region enters drought watch, Montgomery Community Media, June 5, 2026 Link
Before a critical budget debate, Council member Laurie Anne Sayles flew to Hawaii, The Banner, June 5, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
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How can Ed reform pitch itself to the new philanthropists? SCHOOLED by Michael Petrilli, June 5, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Higher gas tax coming to Maryland, The Banner, June 5, 2026
General Assembly candidates of both parties have a common enemy: data centers, Baltimore Sun, June 5, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne, MCTL: Well balanced article. Those EIA stats for Md are startling: 48th in consumption, importing 40 % of our power. This says it all. No wonder economic development is so hard for us, and energy price caps tie our hands just as Nixon's old oil/new oil oil price controls killed our economy in the 70s.
Former State Senator Jill Carter's antisemitic comments, Baltimore Sun, June 5, 2026 Link
Rising costs of fuel, other goods squeeze already strained abortion funds, Maryland Matters, June 5, 2026 Link
Year-over-year homelessness declines nationwide but Maryland saw an increase, Maryland Matters, June 4, 2026 Link
Upcoming closure of Agricultural Research Center troubles Maryland officials, Maryland Matters, June 3, 2026 Link Gordie Brenne of MCTL: This is a total Federal boondoggle and is long over due for closure. There is zero important research being done here and the real estate is too valuable to remain on the Federal books.
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Democrat primary divides Congresssional District 6 and a household, FrederickNewsPost, June 5, 2026 Link
County Council At-Large questionnaire Wootton High School, Montgomery Perspective, June 5, 2026 Link
Friedson's 'Affordability Voter Guide' mailer creates a stir on the County Council, Bethesda Magazine, June 5, 2026 Link
Meet the eight Maryland Republicans vying to thwart Gov Wes Moore's reelection bid, WYPR, June 4, 2026 Link
Chuck Jenkins seeks 6th consecutive term as Frederick Sheriff, Frederick Newspost, June 5, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Bombshell lawsuit exposes 873,000 ghost voters in California, New York Post, June 5, 2026 Link
Trump to pump $700M into coal power in the States as he again blasts renewable energy, Maryland Matters, June 4, 2026 Link
Link Local News: June 4, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
MoCo residents, businesses encouraged to use water 'wisely' amid drought watch, Bethesda Magazine, June 4, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Potomac River is at 130 year low. Another Interceptor sewer main break would be catastrophic
With addition of bus lane, vehicle capacity reduced 33% on Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda, Robert Dyer@Bethesda Row, June 4, 2026 Link
Media release: Montgomery County is enhancing pedestrian safety through summer traffic engineering projects, June 4, 2026 Link
As America turns 250, Rockville reflects on its history, Bethesda Magazine, June 4, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS board cuts 415 staff positions but protects school psychologists, The Banner, June 4, 2026 Link
MCPS teacher can sue principal, superintendent over decision to ban display a Palestinian flag in classroom, Bethesda Magazine, June 4, 2026 Link
Baltimore City Community College gave financial aid to ghost students, state audit finds, Maryland Matters, June 3, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
US Dept of Energy to provide $200M to revive a coal-burning plant in Cumberland, MD, Baltimore Sun, June 4, 2026 Link
Millions flow from Defense Department into Westminister, Baltimore Sun, June 3, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Affordable Maryland PAC claims anti-Jawando TV ads are working, Montgomery Perspective, June 4, 2026 Link
Jawando internal poll finds three way tie, Montgomery Perspective, June 4, 2026 Link
'We need more accountability'" Glass calls for reform of MCPS, Bethesda Magazine, June 4, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: CM Glass woke up on MCPS cost management procedurally but not on student outcomes. We needed this help from him to reform WSSC, and got no help.
Maryland candidates back Moore's biotech-quantum, Bethesda Magazine, June 3, 2026 Link
Strong Maryland goes after Diaz and Creed, June 4, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Local News: June 3, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
300 reacted on NextDoor about bike lanes on Old Georgetown Road (a state road) and whether Delegate Marc Korman is responsible. Link
FBI investigating anti-semitic graffiti at Olney synagogue, MoCoShow, June 2, 2026 Link
Residents invited to weigh in on Purple Line sidewalk and accessabilty upgrades, MoCoShow, June 3, 2026 Link
Montgomery County police receive federal funds to help reduce backlog of DNA cases, Montgomery Community Media, June 3, 2026 Link
Why Data Centers? EPICofMOCO, June 3, 2026 Link
Stolen car chase across Montgomery County and DC leads to arrest of 4 juveniles, WJLA, June 2, 2026 Link
Pride month 2026 events across Montgomery County, Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Taylor revises recommendation or MCPS personnel cuts, restores some positions, Bethesda Magazine, June 2, 2026 Link
Bethesda Chevy Chase High School graduation gets surprise video from Michelle Obama, WUSA.9, June 3, 2026 Link
Moore: Trump administration is holding back Maryland schools, The Banner, June 3, 2026 Link
Parents consent at the heart of Ed Tech lawsuits, the 74 million, June 3, 2026 Link
A fast food menu of schools doesn't mean kids will get a nourishing education, by David Steiner, 74 million, June 3, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Another summer of high electric bills. What are Marylanders paying for? Baltimore Sun, June 26, 2026 Link
Maryland government bond ratings remain high but come with a warning, The Banner, June 3, 2026 Link
Federal worker layoffs threaten cornerstone industry for Maryland, Maryland Matters, June 3, 2026 Link
MD layoffs top 3.4K in recent months as major closings, job cuts hit, Patch, June 3, 2026 Link
Transportation officials hold firm on $5.2B price tags to replace Key Bridge, Maryland Matters, June 3, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
What's up with the MoCo primary? by Nora Gordon, Substack, June 3, 2026 Link
Debbie Spielberg's journey mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 3, 2026 Link
County Council district questionnaire: Taxes, Montgomery Perspective, June 3, 2026 Link
Jawando says maxed out on public matching funds; Plus: Use of ‘MoCo Dems’ by Realtors’ PAC encounters blowback from county Democratic committee; Glass runs TV ads as primary election nears Bethesda Magazine, June 3, 2026 Link
With General Assembly primaries looming, its all about Trump all across Maryland, Maryland Reporter, June 2, 2026 Link
Commentary: The Maryland GOP needs tough love, Baltimore Sun, June 3, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
This New York law was supposed to protect tenants. It's hiking rents, instead, City Journal, June 2, 2026 Link Good Cause Eviction motivates landlords to implement automatic rent increases
Rhode Island's $52 million housing blunder, Washington Examiner, June 3, 2026 Link
US Postal Service must stop delivering for America, Washington Times, June 2, 2026 Link
Local News: June 2, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
'We don't want to be complicit, Elrich signs four immigration related bills, Bethesda Magazine, June 2, 2026 Link
Friendship Heights, Brookdale communities sue developers over development of Geico site, Bethesda Magazine, June 2, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Blake High School shooting report makes recommendations, Montgomery Community Media, June 2, 2026 Link
Even in deep-blue Baltimore, the nonpartisan school board race can't escape politics, The Banner, June 2, 2026 Link
School choice is winning, time to double down, Washington Examiner, June 2, 2026 Link
Former MCPS educator Dr Shawn Joseph named permanent Superintendent of Prince Georges County public schools, MoCoShow, June 1, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Town Hall: Bates, Tolentino debate if Maryland is ready for youth justice overhaul, Baltimore Sun, June 1, 2026 Link
Gas tax in Maryland to increase slightly on July 1, Maryland Matters, June 1, 2026 Link
Will Maryland opt in to a national school voucher program? It's a risky calculation, The Banner, June 2, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Canvass of mail-in ballots begins, Montgomery Community Media, June 1, 2026 Link
Voter who received three ballots raises new concerns as ballot canvassing begins, FoxBaltimore, June 1, 2026 Link
Hale calls for color coded mulligan on mail-in ballot mixup, Maryland Matters, June 2, 2026 Link
County Council at large questionnaire: Taxes, Montgomery Perspective, June 2, 2026 Link
Glass vs Friedson on taxes, Montgomery Perspective, June 2, 2026 Link
Fani-Gonzalez endorses Glass for County Executive, Montgomery Perspective, June 2, 2026 Link
Unaffiliated Marylander launches 'party switch campaign' to vote in state's closed primary, WBALTV, June 2, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Where the new fiscal federalism hits hardest, Governing, June 2, 2026 Link It’s not just uncertainty coming from Washington. It’s a structural shift in who bears fiscal risk, and local governments are at the bottom of that ladder.
DOJ says blue states endanger ICE agents, Daily Signal, June 1, 2026 Link
Three cheers for Trump's crackdown on waste and fraud, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, June 2, 2026 Link
Marxist threat to America is advancing on two fronts, by Mike Gonzalez, Washington Examiner, June 2, 2026 Link
EPA boss made criminal referrals alleging Democrats were 'self dealing' in lucrative green energy grants, JusttheNews, June 2, 2026 Link
Local News: June 1, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
Applicants sought to replace Leggett, Werner on Blueprint board, Maryland Matters, June 1, 2026 Link
MCPS to re-evaluate options after not receiving funding for warehouse lease, Bethesda Magazine, June 1, 2026 Link
School boards approve additional student achievement metrics, Bethesda Magazine, May 29, 2026 Link
The price of your parental voice silenced: $38, 617, by Brenda Diaz, Brilliant Resilence, June 1, 2026 Link
Maryland school districts require teachers to potty train toddlers in pre-K, Washington Times, May 31, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Pre-K belongs under HHS management along with Head Start. Tradeoff decisions between government provided education services and commercially available day care can be best made by HHS to avoid overlap/cannibalization of neighborhood private alternatives. Changing diapers is not instruction. The Pentagon's $640- $10,000 toilet seat scandals can't compete with MCPS's outrageous cost structure.
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
7 laws taking effect on June 1 that residents should know, Baltimore Sun, June 1, 2026 Link
Follow the money new dashboard tracks use of Opioid settlement funds, Maryland Matters, June 1, 2026 Link
Why Maryland took aim at surveillance pricing in grocery stores? Governing, June 1, 2026 Link
When ICE arrests you what happens to your car? Maryland Matters, June 1, 2026 Link
BALLOT INTEGRITY NEWS
Maryland's Lieutenant Governor responds to ballot error, saying 'It happens almost in every election,' FoxBaltimore, June 1, 2026 Link
Views on Maryland's ballot error are as partisan as the election itself, The Banner, June 1, 2026 Link
Maryland still can't determine how many voters got incorrect ballots: Local officials tout safeguards while questions persist, Baltimore Sun, June 1, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Second environmental group endorses challenger to Nancy King in LD39, Bethesda Magazine, June 1, 2026 Link King, the current Senate majority leader who has served in the General Assembly for nearly 25 years, has been a supporter of the widening of the Capital Beltway and I-270—putting her at odds with the Sierra Club, which at one point sued to block the controversial project.
Maryland voters are switching parties to influence key primary races, Baltimore Sun, May 31, 2026 Link
Campaign finance snapshot on May 12: County Executive, Montgomery Perspective, June 1, 2026 Link
Friedson claims the lead, Montgomery Perspective, June 1, 2026 Link
County Executive questionnaire: taxes, Montgomery Perspective, June 1, 2026 Link
Councilmember Mink faces IT project manager in District 5 race, Montgomery Community Media, June 1, 2026 Link
MoCo circuit court judge candidates discuss nonpartisan approach to judicial rulings, juvenile crime, at Leisure World, Bethesda Magazine, May 29, 2026 Link
Analysis: The combat story Wes Moore won't back up, Baltimore Sun, May 31, 2026 Link
Baltimore Sun's Maryland candidates Voter's Guide, May 20, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Pennsylvania Senator pushes bill to keep data centers from becoming public utilities, Maryland Matters, June 1, 2026 Link