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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
DEI to blame for persistent antisemitism on college campuses, Washington Times, June 24, 2026  Link 
 
How sanctuary cities revive America's oldest constitutional heresy, Washington Times, June 23, 2026 Link

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   
 
Media Release: County officials and partner organizations to hold virtual community meeting on July 1 to provide information and answer questions about PFSA contamination in North Potomac,  Link 
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 
Link 
 
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 
 
Election officials urge patience as holiday, mail-in ballots will affect count, Maryland Matters, June 23, 2026    Link 
 
Key Maryland legislative races to watch in Tuesday's primary, WJLA, June 23, 2026  Link 
 
Montgomery County Executive candidates clash over antisemitism records as Jewish vote looms large, Jewish Insider, June 2026  Link
 
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
 
Montgomery County liquor store in White Oak to close permanently, MoCoShow, June 22, 2026 Link 
 
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
 
More MoCo residents voted early in 2026 than in 2022, Bethesda Magazine, June 22, 2026 Link 
 
Legislative candidates' biggest challenge? The state budget outlook. Maryland Matters, June 21, 2026 Link 
 
County Executive TV spending by day, Montgomery Perspective, June 22, 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 
 
Kagan's recommendation mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 20, 2026    Link 
 
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 
 
Maryland to require registration of EV chargers, at reduced annual fee, Maryland Matters, June 18, 2026   Link 
 
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
 
Prediction time, Part One, Montgomery Perspective, June 17, 2026 
Link  (Delegate races) 

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 
Link 
 
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  
 
Republicans critical of Maryland redistricting special session, Baltimore Sun, June 15, 2026 Link 

CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
 
The most influential MoCo endorsements, Part Six, Montgomery Perspective, June 16, 2026   Link 
 
Friedson maintains campaign financing lead, the Banner, June 16, 2026  Link 
 
Maryland politicians embrace churches to win over voters, Baltimore Sun, June 16, 2026 Link 
 
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 

Jawando: "Together, we will win" Montgomery Perspective, June 16, 2026 Link 
 
Realtor mailers for Council candidates, Montgomery Perspective, June 16, 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
 
What are the Democratic team sample ballots? Montgomery Perspective, June 15, 2026 Link 

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 
Friedson's second tax mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 14, 2026  Link 
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 
 
County holiday schedule for 'Juneteenth' on Friday, June 19, 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 

Raskin, Leggett won't endorse in MoCo executive primary, Bethesda Magazine, June 11, 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
 
Media Release: MC Exec Marc Elrich Center to sign executive order pausing development of Data Centers for six months, June 11, 2026   Link 
Bi-county commission sues Prince George's County over budget, The Banner, June 10, 2026 Link 
 
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 
Link 
 
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
 
 
Budget Bedlam: Top Stories, May 2026, Montgomery Perspective, Link 
 
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
 
When Maryland math scores plunged, Black college students suffered, The Banner, June 9, 2026   Link 
 
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
 
Duplicate replacement ballot raises new questions, Maryland Matters, June 9, 2026 Link 
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
 
Gaithersburg officials to vote on major Rio redevelopment plan that includes 463 new residential units, MoCoShow, June 8, 2026 
 
Rockville's Quantum Space plots IPO, Washington Business Journal, June 8, 2026 Link 

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
 
June 9 & 11: Register for Friendship Heights sector plan update presentations, Nextdoor, Link 
 
New safety upgrades on Bel Pre Road and Montgomery Village Avenue, MoCoShow, June 6, 2026 Link
 
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 
Link 
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 
 
County Council district questionnaire: Wootton HS, Montgomery Perspective, June 6, 2026   Link 
 
County Executive questionnaire: School Resource Officers, Montgomery Perspective, June 7, 2026 Link 
 
Glass's education mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 7, 2026 Link 
 
Scott Goldberg's juggling mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 7, 2026  Link 
Jim McNulty's mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 6, 2026  Link 
 
Karla Silvestre's first mailer, Montgomery Perspective, June 6, 2026  Link 
Can a Bush Republican still win in Maine? Washington Examiner, June 7, 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 
 
Another corporate headquarters leaving for Virginia, Rockville Nights, 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
 
County school board appoints Woodward HS principal, Bethesda Magazine, June 5, 2026 Link 
 
The true school-to-prison pipeline is illiteracy, by Brenda Diaz, Brilliant Resilience, June 5, 2026   Link 
 
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 
Link 
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. 
 
Unanswered questions remain about 26 missing Maryland foster youths, Baltimore Sun, June 5, 2026 Link
 
Moore blames Iran war, Trump for gas price hike, Republicans push back, Baltimore Sun, June 4, 2026 Link   
 
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 
Wes Moore endorses Jawando for Executive, Montgomery Perspective, June 5, 2026 Link 

Meet the eight Maryland Republicans vying to thwart Gov Wes Moore's reelection bid, WYPR, June 4, 2026 Link 
Campaign finance snapshot on May 12: Council at-large, Montgomery Perspective, June 5, 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

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 
Mamdani-liked progressive PAC pours $737K into Baltimore County race, The Banner, June 3, 2026 Link 
Millions flow from Defense Department into Westminister, Baltimore Sun, June 3, 2026   Link
 
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
 
County Executive Questionnaire: Wootton High School, Montgomery Perspective, June 4, 2026  Link 
 
Affordable Maryland PAC claims anti-Jawando TV ads are working, Montgomery Perspective, June 4, 2026 Link 
 
Julie Yang's antisemitism mailer, 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
Activists claim restrictions on gender affirming care for minors cause suicide the study they rely on has a huge flaw, National Review, June 4, 2026  Link 
 
'Pride' overload: Veterans and parents get one day, LGBTQ gets 30, Washington Times, June 3, 2026 Link 

Local News: June 3, 2026

COUNTY NEWS
 
Winners and losers of the 'kicking the can' budget, Montgomery Perspective, June 3, 2026 Link 
 
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 
 
Where do you really live in MoCo? Montgomery Fix, 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
 
Officers cracking down on Metrobus fare evasion, WJLA, June 1, 2026 Link 
 
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