COUNTY NEWS
Police believe multiple groups may be behind parking garage car break-ins, MoCoShow, May 30, 2026 Link
Tax the rich and the underserved pay the price, CleanSlateMoCo, April 30, 2026 Link
Stop the Spend: A nonpartisan initiative, CleanSlateMoCo, May 16, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Opinion: A rise in assaults at school undermines claims about 'restorative justice,' Washington Post, May 28, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland spends $17 million a year cleaning up litter, now officials want it to stop, Baynet, May 31, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
County Council district questionnaire: Three things you would like to accomplish, Montgomery Perspective, May 31, 2026 Link
Glass's second mailer, Montgomery Perspective, May 31, 2026 Link
Board of Elections encourages residents to make a voting plan, MoCoShow, May 29, 2026 Link
Opinion: Democrats traditional Jewish alliance is fraying as never before:anti-Zionism has bled into antisemitism, Washington Post, May 26, 2026 Link The place of Jews in the Democratic Party is on the ballot this year.
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
More about Robert Woodson:
Opinion: Robert L. Woodson, 1937-2026, Wall Street Journal, May 2026 Link
The architects of American renewal, by Robert L. Woodson, Wall Street Journal, May 26, 2026 Link
Selective outrage and hypocrisy of antisemitism, Daily Signal, May 28, 2026 Link
COUNTY NEWS
Major red line shutdown will impact Montgomery County riders this summer, MoCoShow, May 29, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland's $20B grant system lacks uniform financial safeguards, Baltimore Sun, May 30, 2026 Link
Editorial: Maryland takes a gamble on public safety with youth charging reform, Baltimore Sun, May 25, 2026 Link (All 35 Montgomery County Senators and Delegates voted for this bill.)
Republican Nino Mangione appointed to Baltimore County Council, The Banner, May 30, 2026
Moore orders relief assistance for farmers hit by April freeze, Maryland Matters, May 30, 2026 Link
Allan Kittleman breaks with Republicans, the party of his father, Maryland Matters, May 30, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
County Council at-large questionnaire: Three things you would like to accomplish, Montgomery Perspective, May 30, 2026 Link The U.S. Postal Service proposed plans to assist in policing voting: States must provide lists of eligible voters for mail-in ballots. Ballots must be sent in marked packages for tracking. Unique barcodes will be used to monitor ballots.
Trump's executive order directed the Postal Service to create these rules.
At Large Council candidate Steve Solomon's first mailer, Montgomery Perspective, May 30, 2026 Link
Postal Service reveals plan to enforce Trump's citizenship voting order, Washington Times, May 29, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Democrats are obsessed with Israel, Washington Examiner, May 29, 2026 Link
COUNTY NEWS
June 1: MC Executive Elrich to sign 4 immigration protection bills passed by the County Council Link
County Exec weekly news letter, May 29, 2026 Link
Taxpayers paid for part of Sayles's Hawaii trip, Montgomery Perspective, May 29, 2026 Link
New guidelines aim to make streets and sidewalks more accessible, MoCoSow, May 29, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
School social workers react to potential job cuts we are the lifeline that students reach out to, Montgomery Community Media, May 29, 2026 Link
Montgomery County students, teachers, staff skipping school to protest cuts, WUSA9, May 29, 2026 Link
Board of Education leaves open lunch policy intact, MoCoShow, May 29, 2026 Link
State boards approve additional metrics to improve student achievement, Maryland Matters, May 29, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Marylanders frustrated after wastewater transparency bill dies, Baltimore Sun, May 29, 2026
Baltimore voters to decide on independent water agency overhaul, Baltimore Sun, May 29, 2026 Link
Second thoughts? Maryland regulators put controversial gas line policy on hold: Delayed policy will require property owners to pay for their own extensions, Maryland Matters, May 16, 2026 Link
Best places to live in Maryland, US News & World Report, May 29, 2026 Link Bethesda's population is 74,788; its median income: $192,710.
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Interview with County Executive candidate Will Jawando, Bethesda Magazine, May 29, 2026 Link
Councilmember Stewart faces 2 challengers in her reelection bid for District 4, Montgomery Community Media, May 28, 2026 Link
County executive questionnaire: Three things you would like to accomplish, Montgomery Perspective, May 29, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
OMB to overhaul federal grants to root out abuse and waste, Daily Signal, May 28 2026 Link
Make American a mineral superpower again, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, May 29, 2026 Link
Opinion: The good roads our counties need, Governing.com, May 29, 2026 Link "They're crucial to local economies. As Congress debates a new surface transportation bill, it's time to set funding forumulas that reflect needs on the ground."
Local News: May 28, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Pepco bills may soon rise, but by less than it wants, The Banner, May 28, 2026
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Gaithersburg receives $1 million federal grant for pedestrian upgrades, Montgomery Community Media, May 28, 2026
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Rezoning proposal for Indian Springs Neighborhood in Eastern Silver Spring, May 28, 2026
New bullet resistant speed cameras installed at Burtonsville intersections among 140 new speed cameras across the county, Montgomery Community Media, May 28, 2026
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EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS responds to warehouse lease controversy, Montgomery Perspective, May 28, 2026 Link
Maryland tightly restricts who can give medication at school. Here's why. The Banner, May 28, 2026 Link
MCPS construction trade program a school to work pipeline may end amid budget cuts, Montgomery Community Media, May 28, 2026
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Cursive instruction expanding to all Baltimore County 2nd and 3rd graders, Baltimore Sun, May 27, 2026 Link
Diminishing power of teachers unions (elsewhere), Fordham Institute, May 28, 2026
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Maryland teachers union urges Democratic members to flip to Republican to impact Harford County election, FoxBaltimore, May 28, 2026
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One potential portrait of a graduate: Readiness for Jury duty, SCHOOLED, May 28, 2026
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Feds are offering new money for public school kids. Why would Democrats turn it down? the 74 million, May 27, 2026
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MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Auditors find Maryland's Medicaid agency may have paid for care for inmates and dead people, Maryland Matters, May 28, 2026 Link
First in nation 311 statewide plan signed into law to help 911 centers, Montgomery Community Media, May 28 2026
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Community Trust Act:
Some Maryland lawmakers question Community Trust Act as it becomes law, FoxBaltimore, May 28, 2026 Link
County sheriffs file lawsuit challenging Community Trust Act, Maryland Matters, May 27, 2026
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Maryland's new youth charging reform law sparks debate, WJLA, May 28, 2026
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State dumps Moody's, a year after it downgraded Maryland bonds, Baltimore Sun, May 28, 2026 Link
Maryland's school cell phone law earns good grade, Baltimore Fishbowl, May 28, 2026
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Congressional Committee members want answers about Maryland's mail-in ballot mistake, FoxBaltimore, May 28, 2026
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BALLOT INTEGRITY NEWS
Still on Maryland voter rolls: Ian Roberts, illegal immigrant facing prison citizenship fraud, Washington Times, May 27, 2026 Link
Maryland election head: Original mail-in ballots will count, despite errors, Baltimore Sun, May 28, 2026 Link
Federal judge clears way for Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots, The Hill, May 28, 2026
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CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Interview with County Executive Evan Glass, Bethesda Magazine, May 28, 2026 Link
Are they lies? Montgomery Perspective, May 28, 2026 Link
At rally, Jawando supporters allege dark money interference in MoCo executive race, Bethesda Magazine, Mary 28, 2026
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County Council District candidates bio questionnaire, Montgomery Perspective, May 28, 2026 Link
The old Dan Cox vs the new Dan Cox, Maryland Wire, May 28, 2026
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Commentary: Time for moderates to stand up and be counted, Baltimore Sun, May 28 2026
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Rejecting the extremism of democratic socialism, Washington Jewish Week, May 26, 2026
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RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Utah announces transparency tool in response to data centers, Washington Examiner, May 28, 2026 Link
President who believes Americans belong to one another, Washington Examiner, May 27, 2026 Link
Caucus that claims Congress is silencing Black voices silences Black voices, AMAC, May 27, 2026
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Were you told you don't qualify for social security spouse or survivor benefit? Recently Congress changed the law -- Ask again. AMAC, May 28, 2026
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Local News: May 27, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Which MoCo speed cameras caught the most violations? Bethesda Magazine, May 26, 2026 Link
June 6: 14th annual White Oak Day, Link
Last Chance tonight: Neighbors asked to chime in on Pepco's proposed rate hike in public meetings, WJLA, May 26, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
A crowded table: Teacher Union strength in 2026, Fordham Institute, May 27, 2026 Link How much influence do teacher unions still wield in today’s K–12 education landscape?
Parents push back on MCPS staff cuts, WJLA, May 26, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland won't say how many foster children are missing from state care as trafficking fears grow, Baltimore Sun, May 27, 2026 Link
Moore's housing package among more than 270 new laws approved at final bill signing, Maryland Matters, May 26, 2026 Link Brings the number of new laws enacted this year to more than 860, according to data from the General Assembly. Two new laws "will encourage housing development around transit hubs and grant developers so-called vesting rights that will keep approved housing projects from being held up by new regulations from local jurisdictions."
Advocates call for mandatory radon testing laws, Baltimore Sun, May 27, 2026 Link
Moore signs into law bills to make it harder to charge juveniles as adults, expand funding for child care scholarships and create a commission to study the treatment of Black youth in the 19th and 20th centuries, Maryland Matters, May 27, 2026 Link
Maryland joins bipartisan coalition against kids internet safety bill, MoCoShow, May 26, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
PAC funded by Jawando now spends for Jawando, Montgomery Perspective, May 27, 2026 Link
Affordable Maryland PAC launches anti-Jawando website, Montgomery Perspective, May 27, 2026 Link
The Jawando Record, Affordable Maryland PAC, May 27, 2026 Link
Van Hollen condemns lies about Jawando, Montgomery Perspective, May 27, 2026 Link
Interview with Andrew Friedson, Bethesda Magazine, May 27, 2026 Link
Candidates spending thousands to offset mail in ballot confusion, Baltimore Sun, May 27, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Voluntary departures spike as immigrants face squalid detention, Maryland Matters, May 26, 2026 Link
Local News: May 25-26, 2026
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS offers up to $12K retirement incentive as cuts loom for hundreds of employees, Bethesda Magazine, May 26, 2026 Link
Asleep at the wheel: MCPS is failing fiduciary duty to our children: Record funding. Crumbling buildings. A widening achievement gap. Children losing their social workers. How did we get here? by Brenda Diaz, May 26, 2026 Link Brenda Diaz is a candidate for an at-large seat on the MC Board of Education.
Taylor's $3,000,000 mistake, Parents Coalition of MD, May 25, 2026 Link
Schoolyard farm showcases community resilience, Maryland Matters, May 26, 2026 Link
How should we grade Maryland school facilities? Maryland Matters, May 26, 2026 Link
As many as 100 schools across the state use faulty HVAC systems, including those in Montgomery and Baltimore counties, Parents Coalition, May 25, 2026 Link “Transparent” Taylor has refused to tell reporter Liz Bowie which schools in MCPS have the faulty HVAC systems.
'We're adrift,' Arne Duncan on Democrats education agenda, the 74million, April 30, Link
A rising Democratic star disappoints teachers unions in Virginia, the 74million, May 26, 2026 Link
How Democrats stopped worrying and learned to love teachers union, the 74million, May 21,2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Wes Moore signs bill to ban Glock into law, NRA vows to sue, Baltimore Sun, May 26, 2026 Link "Another worthless, progressive ‘feel-good’ law that will do absolutely nothing to deter criminals from getting their hands on a firearm and committing a crime,” Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis said to The Baltimore Sun." The bill was sponsored by LD16 Senator Sara Love.
Why Marylanders need energy relief not more utility monopoly power, Maryland Reporter, May 21, 2026 Link
Maryland trails states on oversight of taxpayer funded nonprofits, Baltimore Sun, May 26, 2026 Link
White House seeks federal spending data on dozens of nonprofit organizations, Maryland Matters, May 26, 2026 Link
The state of housing in Maryland: Closing the funding gap, Maryland Matters, May 25, 2026 Link
Newly formed early child care coalition aims to drive home importance of work, Maryland Matters, May 25, 2026 Link
Data Center battles started in the states now its Congress under siege, Maryland Matters, May 25, 2026 Link
Maryland's Data Center sales and use tax exemption incentive program, Maryland Commerce, May 25, 2026 Link
Data Centers and water consumption, EESI, June 25, 2025 Link
Republican voters furious over Maryland Democrats proposed voting map changes, this is a mistake, The Nerdstash, May 25, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Why didn't the county government unions endorse Elrich? Montgomery Perspective, May 26, 2026 Link
County Executive questionnaire: Bio, Montgomery Perspective, May 25, 2026 Link
County Council at large questionnaire: Bio, Montgomery Perspective, May 26, 2026 Link
OPED: Maryland economy under Wes Moore is nothing to smile about, BizJournals, May 22, 2026 Link
Moderately MoCo's 2026 candidate introduction series index, May 26, 2026 Link
Jawando's housing mailer, Montgomery Perspective, May 25, 2026 Link
District 18 House incumbent lit, Montgomery Perspective, May 26, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Conservatives rally against right wing podcasters fueling antisemitism, Washington Times, May 21, 2026 Link
Bob Woodson lived a life dedicated to the least, the last, the lost, Daily Signal, May 25, 2026 Link
The American wildlife miracle, Washington Examiner, May25, 2026 Link
Conservatives must reclaim human rights leadership, by Michael Rubin, Washington Examiner, May 26, 2026 Link
Local News: May 23-24, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Restoring Affordability from the bottom up, American Mind, May 24, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS approves first school meal price increase in more than a decade, MoCoShow, May 22, 2026 Link
Ending open lunch won't solve MCPS school safety crisis, Moderately MoCo, May 21, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland State economy: 2022 vs 2026, The Banner, May 24, 2026 Link
Governor vetoes advertising bill benefiting Maryland news organizations, Baltimore Sun, May 23, 2026 Link
In Allegany County, flood recovery pushes forward a year later, Maryland Matters, May 23, 2026 Link
Maryland auditors flag repeated failure to address potentially improper payments, Baltimore Sun, May 23, 2026 Link
Ferguson opens the door to redistricting slightly in wake of Supreme Court ruling, Maryland Matters, May 22, 2026 Link
Political notes: Biden's back, Buckel's upset, Moore signs a baseball or a crystal ball, Maryland Matters, May 23, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Friedson gets a little help from his friends, Montgomery Perspective, May 24, 2026 Link
CASA in Action, Realtors run digital ads, Montgomery Perspective, May 23, 2026 Link
Love Korman walk lit, Montgomery Perspective, May 23, 2026 Link Unprecedented for a LD16 Democrat slate to exclude 2 incumbents. He doesn't want to be seen associating with Wolek, Woorman or challenger Ahmad? 😀
Corruption or incompetence? Maryland rushes to reprint, resend 500,000 mail ballots, Daily Signal, May 22, 2026 Link
Fatmata Barrie's first mailer, Montgomery Perspective, May 24, 2026 Link
At Large County Council campaign sign vandalized, WUSA9, May 24, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
What Democrats could say but aren't, by Victor Davis Hanson, Daily Signal, May 22, 2026 Link
Local News: Friday, May 22, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Five things to know about Montgomery County's budget, The Banner, May 22, 2026 Link
Sayles went to Hawaii during the budget, Montgomery Perspective, May 22, 2026 Link
County Council public hearings scheduled for June 9, 16, 30 Link
Statement by CE Elrich on new green card processes, May 22, 2026 Link
County Council seeks applicants for Representative on the Board of Investment Trustees for Employee Retirement Plans and the Board of Trustees for the Consolidated Retiree Health Benefits Trust, May 22, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
MCPS releases potential reductions list, Montgomery Perspective, May 22, 2026 Link
Students could lose out on special ed support, psychologists due to budget shortfall, The Banner, May 21, 2026 Link
Montgomery College helps students jump start four year degrees, Bethesda Magazine, May 21, 2026 Link
Board of Education approves three new principal appointments in MCPS, MoCoShow, May 21, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Moore won't sign immigration bills but lets them become law, The Banner, May 22, 2026 Link
Maryland leaders deflect as residents leave Maryland over costs, Baltimore Sun, May 22, 2026 Link
New cash rounding law lets Maryland businesses round change, WBALTV, May 22, 2026 Link
Maryland lags on uniform oversight of billions of taxpayer dollars, Baltimore Sun, May 22, 2026 Link
Maryland moves closer to special session on congressional redistricting, The Banner, May 22, 2026 Link
Maryland water systems cut fluoride levels amid Middle East supply disruptions, Maryland Matters, May 22, 2026 Link
Maryland passed a life saving cancer law now the state needs t enforce it. Maryland Matters, May 22, 2026 Link
States look for ways to modernize aging water infrastructure. Governing, May 21, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL and member of the WSSC Reform Group: We are looking into why Maryland ranks second to last in using this leveraged funding source for fixing/replacing aging infrastructure.
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Union representing County government workers won't endorse MoCo executive race, Bethesda Magazine, May 21, 2026 Link
Bethesda Today launches Voters Guide for primary election, May 22, 2026 Link
Former President Joe Biden to set to headline Maryland Democrat gala, The Banner, May 22, 2026 Link
Montgomery County Local News: Thursday, May 21, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
It's official: MoCo Council adopts $7.9 billion operating budget, capital improvements program for FY 2027, Bethesda Magazine, May 21, 2026 Link Council's media release: Link
Potomac sewage line needs new repairs on three segments, DC Water tells Congress, Axios, May 20, 2026 Link
Montgomery and Howard county leaders celebrate groundbreaking of US 29/Colesville Road Flash Bus Rapid Transit Extension to Howard County, May 21, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Maryland's first and only Hispanic serving institution's cautious next steps, Maryland Matters, May 21, 2026 Link
Nearly 260 MCPS students awarded $2.5 million in scholarships at evening of excellence, MoCoShow, May 21, 2026 Link
Commentary: Trump's education tax credit is poorly designed but blue states should opt in anyway, Fordham Institute, May 20, 2026 Link
Supreme Court to weigh teacher's ability to sue for sex discrimination, Washington Times, May 18, 2026 Link
Commentary: Nation's report card gets overdue upgrade by Chester Finn, Fordham Institute, May 21, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Board of Public Works votes to expand park registration program, Maryland Matters, May 21, 2026 Link
Gun activists ask Supreme Court to block Maryland's ban on firearms, Washington Times, May 21, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
I became a Democrat for Maryland and Israel, Washington Times, May 20, 2026 Link
MCGEO releases endorsements, Montgomery Perspective, May 21, 2026 Link
Washington Jewish Week endorsements, Montgomery Perspective, May 21, 2026 Link
Friedson maintains million dollar fundraising lead in race for County Executive, The Banner, May 21, 2026 Link
Maryland ballot error draws scrutiny as watchdog questions state's response, Fox Baltimore, May 21, 2026 Link
How to make sure your mail ballot is counted, The Banner, May 21, 2026 Link
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US House panel flags Maryland's mail ballot "error," Daily Signal, May 20, 2026 Link
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RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Virginia Supreme Court agrees to take up 'missing middle' lawsuit, Arlnow. May 19, 2026 Link
Bob Woodson, rest in peace, Washington Examiner, May 21, 2026 Link
Yes, it's true in California Medicaid covers exorcisms, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, May 21, 2026 Link
Local News: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
May 21: Council to cast final vote on FY27 budget plus Link
TRAFFIC ALERT: WSSC water main break floods road in Bethesda, forces closure, WJLA, May 20, 2026 Link
Officials can't explain years-long delays in pipe repairs before Potomac's historic sewage spill, Washington Times, May 20, 2026 Link
Anne Arundel County is going to cut taxes. Why can't we? Montgomery Perspective, May 20, 2026 Link
Montgomery County receives millions in Maryland energy grants, MoCoShow, May 19, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Taylor to formally propose staffing cuts on Thursday, Bethesda Magazine, May 19, 2026 Link Comment by Gordon Brenne of MCTL:
Sigh, nobody seems to want to talk about improving student proficiency. MCPS has become a jobs program.
Why does the Board of Education want to give up its power over lunch? Nora Gordon, May 20, 2026 Link
Evan Glass Opinion: It is time to reform the MoCo School Board, Bethesda Magazine, May 20, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of the MCTL: Ok, this is downright pathetic. First of all Evan makes no mention of the achievement gap. Second, the current CE is in the pocket of the teachers union. How could he, or anyone else under their control be expected to act as a check and balance on union contract negotiations? I am beyond astounded that most policy makers do not understand the role of an independent OIG reporting to the Board in negotiations. That IG would keep an impartial scorecard on what is affordable, and tell the Board, letting the chips fall where they may. Whether or not the Board acts responsibly is a different matter, but the OIG reports would be public unlike all the other non-transparent machinations in our county.
Trump Administration gives States more authority for education reform, Daily Signal, May 19, 2026 Link
Maryland leads state suing Education Department for 'unlawful' student loan cap, Maryland Matters, May 19, 2026 Link
US House acts to strengthen parents' say in education, House Committee on Education and Workforce, May 20, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland enacts first-in-the-nation "Local News in Communities Act," The Washington Informer, May 13, 2026 Link The Act requires Maryland state agencies to prioritize local news organizations for at least 50 percent of their advertising spending, ensuring public dollars are reinvested in Maryland’s local information ecosystem. The policy applies broadly to print, digital, and broadcast outlets, recognizing the full range of platforms that serve Maryland communities.
Harry Dunn, who fought Jan. 6 rioters, sues to block $1.8B fund, The Banner, May 20, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Andrew Friedson maintains fundraising lead in county executive race, The Banner, May 20, 2026 Link
Union endorsement split public safety vs MCPS, Montgomery Perspective, May 20, 2026 Link
Glass's TV Ad, Montgomery Perspective, May 20, 2026 Link
Trio of GOP candidates for Governor - out of nine total - meet in debate, Maryland Matters, May 20, 2026 Link
Maryland GOP governor candidates report paltry fundraising, The Banner, May 20, 2026 Link
Trump attacks Maryland leaders after mail-in ballot snafu, Maryland Matters, May 19, 2026 Link
Trump's grip is slipping on Latino voters, Axios, May 20, 2026
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RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Fracking has saved US consumers $3-$4 trillion, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, May 20, 2026 Link
House Democrats drop support for women's history museum when GOP limits focus to biological women, Washington Times, May 20, 2026 Link
Local News: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Is this Progressive? Montgomery Perspective, May 19, 2026 Link
Tax by any other name is still coming out of your pocket, EPIC of MOCO, May 19, 2026 Link
Realtors slam "$293 Million hole in budget," Montgomery Perspective, May 19, 2026 Link
Water main break shuts down portion of Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda, MoCoShow, May 19, 2026 Link
County seeks tenant volunteers for Housing Board, Newsbreak, May 18, 2026 Link
'It's putrid!': Glen Echo residents press officials after Potomac River sewage spill, WTOP/Maryland Matters, May 19, 2026 Link
Statement from Montgomery County Health Office on lifting Health Advisory for shoreline areas affected by Potomac Interceptor collapse and sewage leak, May 19, 2026 Link
Montgomery County invests $764K to expand food recovery network, Newsbreak, May 19, 2026 Link
Crosswalk signal repairs roll out in Bethesda, Wheaton and downtown Silver Spring, Source of the Spring, May 19, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Editorial: Why are so many states leaving free money for education on the table? Washington Post, May 17, 2026 (GIFT) https://wapo.st/4uX4t8y
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland seeks $4.8B in new Key Bridge contracts, Baltimore Sun, May 19, 2026 Link
Maryland's new paint fee sends professional painters to Pennsylvania to buy supplies, FoxBaltimore, May 19, 2026 Link
Rising gas prices affecting Marylanders at the pump, Fox Baltimore, May 19, 2026 Link
Trump asks DOJ to investigate Maryland mail ballot mishap, blames Wes Moore, The Banner, May 19, 2026 Link
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Maryland voters view massive data centers with skepticism, Candidates are taking note, WAMU, May 18, 2026 Link
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Advocates press governor to sign remaining immigrant protection bills, Maryland Matters, May 19, 2026 Link
Blue states can't nullify federal law, Washington Examiner, May 19, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
MoCo among Maryland counties public financing campaigns, Bethesda Magazine, May 18, 2026 Link
Friedson's third mailer, Montgomery Perspective, May 19, 2026 Link
Jewish Community Relations Council holds Montgomery County executive candidate forum, WTOP, May 18, 2026 Link
Maryland's 6th District Democrat candidates bicker about fortunes, The Banner, May 19, 2026 Link
Voting Rights Act never mandated racial districts, Real Clear Politics, May 18, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
EEOC says government must pay damages to some employees subject to Biden's vaccine mandate, Government Executive, May 19, 2026 Link
Michelle Obama warns liberals against lecturing and pigeonholing Trump voters, Fox News, May 19, 2026 Link
Elizabeth Warren's housing bill to stop developments requires amendments to fix it, Washington Examiner, May 19, 2026 Link
DOJ announces $1.776 billion fund to pay victims of Biden's 'weaponization,' Washington Times, May 18, 2026 Link
Guess who's funding the revolt against AI and data centers? Committee to Unleash Prosperity, May 19, 2026 Link
Local News: Monday, May 18, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
PG County Chairman of Park and Planning resigns, Artie Harris becomes presiding Commissioner, The Banner, May 18, 2026 Link
New bike lanes and sidewalks planned for Rockville, MoCoShow, May 17, 2026 Link
Montgomery County sees surge in license plate reader hits, WJLA, May 18, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Taylor comments on "frustrating" budget, Montgomery Perspective, May 18, 2026 Link
New approach to accelerated math puts parents and educators at odds, The Banner, May 18, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
62 times Maryland AG Anthony Brown has sued President Trump since 2025, Baltimore Sun, May 18, 2026 Link
How long will the Potomac River suffer sewage spill impacts, Maryland Matters, May 18, 2026 Link
Despite threats, Maryland sheriffs quickly dropped 287g agreements with ICE, Maryland Matters, May 18, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Over 1 million independent voters potentially ineligible to vote in Maryland primaries, Baltimore Sun, May 17, 2026 Link
Slate of Maryland election reform bills set to go into law before November midterms, WYPR, May 15, 2026 Link
Maryland Freedom Caucus calls mail-in ballot error a crisis, calls for federal audit of rolls, FoxBaltimore, May 17, 2026 Link
What to know about the mail-in ballot mix-up in Maryland, The Banner, May 16, 2026 Link
Council at-large candidates discuss taxes and budget, Montgomery Community Media, May 18, 2026 Link
Burn rates are starting to matter, Montgomery Perspective May 18, 2026 Link
MCPS union leaders condemn anti-Jawando Super PAC, Montgomery Perspective, May 18, 2026 Link
Immigration at the forefront of Democratic primary in Maryland's sixth district, WYPR, May 15, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Jewish lawmakers face an explosion of anti-semitism, Axios, May 18, 2026 Link
Tom Homan has smart surprise for sanctuary cities, Daily Signal, May 15, 2026 Link
Why there are so many food recalls by FDA lately? Daily Signal, May 17, 2026 Link
Local News: May 16-17, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
May 21-June 30 Council and Committee Meetings at the end
Stop the Spend, a non-partisan initiative, CleanSlateMoCo, May 17, 2026 Link
 Council says 95% of residents would see tax relief under new budget plan, MoCoShow, May 15, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Bottom line: 50,000 low income residents paying more in taxes. Comparisons to CE Elrich's budget is a very low bar to exceed, and claim that "every dollar" in the budget was put to its highest and best use is unsupported. We do know the increase went to pay for above market pay raises with no productivity increases to offset the increase in the structural deficit. Can kicked down the road.
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Luedtke blasts behind closed doors dealmaking on budget, Montgomery Perspective, May 16, 2026 Link
New report reveals the most endangered rivers. Potomac River tops the list as pollution, development and climate pressures grow, Travel and Leisure, May 14, 2026 Link
Capital Crescent surface trail, phase 2, Montgomery County Dept of Transportation, Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Critics question Maryland bias training tied to Southern Poverty Law Center, FoxBaltimore, May 7, 2026 Link
Federal scholarship tax credit delivering on its promise, AEI, May 16, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Braveboy moves to oust Prince George's County Planning Board Chairman, The Banner, May 16, 2026 Link
New data on fatal MD traffic crashes released by Feds, Patch, May 16, 2026 Link
Maryland unlocks thousands of homes near transit stations, Greater Greater Washington, May 16, 2026 Link
Second thoughts? Maryland regulators put controversial gas line policy on hold, Maryland Matters, May 16, 2026 Link
Maryland moves to preserve Black history with latest state park, The Banner, May 16, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Maryland is sending thousands of Mail in primary ballots after a vendor mix up, WTOP, May 16, 2026 Link
Calls for transparency after Maryland Board of Elections mail-in ballot error, FoxBaltimore, May 16, 2026 Link This is the third election in which Maryland ballots with errors and had to be replaced. Each time SBE has said it is the vendor's fault.
May 18: JCRC virtual forum with Andrew Friedson, Evan Glass and Will Jawando, candidates for Montgomery County Executive on Monday, May 18 at 12:00 PM. They will be asked questions on issues affecting both the Jewish community and all Montgomery County residents.
Another Super PAC begins spending on MoCo elections, Montgomery Perspective, May 16, 2026 Link
Glass's first mailer, Montgomery Perspective, May 17, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
American Bar Association votes to eliminate DEI rule for law schools, Reuters, May 15, 2026 Link
Larry Hogan launching a leadership institute at Washington College, Washington Post, May 17, 2026 (Gift) Link
The data center doomers must defeated, Washington Examiner, May 16, 2026 Link
Pentagon dump of UFO files adds intrigue to MD sightings, Patch, May 16, 2026 Link
Local News: May 14-15, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Council public hearings scheduled for June 9, 16 and July 21, 2026 Link
County Council approves $143M increase for MCPS, personnel cuts still possible, Bethesda Magazine, May 15, 2026 Link
Chairman of bicounty Park and Planning Commission under investigation, The Banner, May 15, 2026 Link
Our elected representatives are faced with the reality they don't have the funds to fulfill all the promises they've made, legislation they passed, Next Door, May 15, 2026 Link
Statements about vote on FY 2027 operating budget and capital improvements program, May 15, 2026:
I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today, Montgomery Perspective, May 15, 2026 Link
Montgomery County move to crush street rallies with harsh finds, WJLA, May 15, 2026 Link
Montgomery Planning surveying housing preferences of those who work in the county but live elsewhere, MoCoShow, May 14, 2026 Link
Council postpones budget vote, Montgomery Perspective, May 14, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Mink's plan to save MCPS, Montgomery Perspective, May 14, 2026 Link
Bipartisan opt in chorus grows, SCHOOLED by Mike Petrilli, May 15, 2026 Link
Council approves $8.5M to cover MCPS snowcrete costs, Montgomery Community Media, May 15, 2026 Link
What are SMOBs and why are they running for office? The Banner, May 14, 2026 Link
MCPS families and neighbors launch petition opposing proposed elimination of open lunch as early as 2026-27 school year, Next Door, May 15, 2026 Link
May 26: Board of Education candidates forum hosted by League of Women Voters Link
Why children must read whole books, Conversation with Stanley Kurtz, Restoring the West, May 15, 2026 Link
Doing justice while making Catholic schools affordable by George Weigel, Catholic World Report, May 13, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Gov Moore signs high-rise sprinkler law after 2023 Silver Spring fatal fire, Bethesda Magazine, May 15, 2026 Link
Maryland's high costs push families to Florida, Baltimore Sun, May 14, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
MD Board of Elections will issue 400,000 new mail-in ballots because of reported errors, The Banner, May 15, 2026 Link
June 2 deadline approaching to register or change party affiliation ahead of Maryland primary, MoCoShow, May 15, 2026 Link
Montgomery County opens 58 ballot drop boxes for 2026 primary election Link
Real estate industry gets ready to clobber Jawando, Montgomery Perspective, May 14, 2026 Link
Affordable Maryland PAC releases anti-Jawando TV ad, Montgomery Perspective, May 15, 2026 Link
Affordable Maryland Super PAC is back, commits $232K for TV ads to take on Jawando, Bethesda Magazine, May 15, 2026 Link
Ed Hale's money-making proposal for the Governor's mansion, Maryland Matters, May 14, 2026 Link
District 6 candidate Sonia Garcia, a former NIH employee, raises concerns over government transparency, Montgomery Community Media, May 14, 2026 Link
Jud Ashman vying to bring years of Mayoral work to County Council, Patch, May 15, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
The $100,000 hidden tax on every home -- and how to kill it, Washington Examiner, May 15, 2026 Link
When Washington picks up States' tab, waste and fraud follow, Washington Examiner, May 15, 2026 Link
COUNTY NEWS
May 14: MC Council meets to reconcile FY 2027 operating budget, and six-year Capital Improvements program, and conduct an annual bi-county budget meeting with Prince George's County Council, Link
The challenge of getting to eight, Montgomery Perspective, May 13, 2026 Link
County Council approves income tax hike highest earners, break for others, Bethesda Magazine, May 13, 2026 Link
MC Council passes progressive income tax hike, The Banner, May 13, 2026 Link
Watchdog group questions spending increase amid budget battle, WJLA, May 13, 2026 Link
Friendship Heights sector plan preliminary recommendations, Montgomery Planning, Deadline for comment: May 15, 2026
Jawando introduces two year moratorium on data center permits, Bethesda Magazine, May 13, 2026 Link
'They will not stop us': MoCo elected officials denounce racist attack on upcounty Delegate, Bethesda Magazine, May 13, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Whitman HS student charged with bringing loaded gun to campus, Patch, May 13, 2026 Link
MC students complete 44th student built home, WJLA, May 13, 2026 Link
MCPS among school systems reevaluating food delivery policies, Bethesda Magazine, May 13, 2026 Link
MCPS shares new update on canvas cybersecurity incident, MoCoShow, May 12, 2026 Link
High fuel prices slamming Maryland school buses, Baltimore Sun, May 12, 2026 Link
Anatomy of a 'Learning Recession': Academic losses began in 2013, a report says, the 74million, May 13, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
'No Kings Act,' 'Mason's law' among more than 200 bills signed into law, Maryland Matters, May 13, 2026 Link
State political round-up, Maryland Reporter, May 12, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
What does the Apple ballot tell you? Not much, but it matters, by Nora Gordon, Substack, May 13, 2026 Link
WJLA interview with Reardon "Sully" Sullivan, Candidate for Council District 1 - Link
School Board candidates debate priorities, safety reforms, Bethesda Magazine, May 13, 2026 Link
MoCo Sheriff candidates discuss eviction reforms and visions for department, Bethesda Magazine, May 13, 2026 Link
Check out website for Republican candidate to represent Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac in General Assembly: www.annformaryland16.com
Republicans pivot to emergency gas tax holiday, affordability agenda as soaring prices anger voters, Washington Times, May 12, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
How to detect human traffickers and what to do about it, Baltimore Sun, May 13, 2026 Link
Watchdog recommends 100 ways agencies can save tens of billions, Government Executive, May 13, 2026 Link
Bipartisan coalition calls on Veterans Affairs to allow crucifixes on headstones, AMAC, May 13, 2026 Link
COUNTY NEWS
Councilmember Jawando warns of major MCPS staffing cuts if schools are not fully funded, MoCoShow, May 12, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: This is extortion. We've got them worried to the point of shameless fear mongering. I know some would call this political cover. I call it swamp gas.
The budget just go harder, Montgomery Perspective, May 12, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne, MCTL: All, I repeat all contracts are subject to appropriation by the Council. Terminating contracts will have negative consequences to be sure, but like all things this is a trade-off that should weigh program efficiency and effectiveness issues. I was particularly struck by Madeleno's comments about health trust funding, below. Employee contributions should be increased. No brainer. Our total employee compensation is totally out of line with regional competitors and should be changed by the next CE based on a new analysis to update the last survey done in 2010.
Montgomery County Council votes to end $692 homeowner tax credit in FY 2027 budget, Montgomery Community Media, May 12, 2026, Link
May 13: County Council to review proposed tax and fee increases for FY 27, MoCoShow, May 12, 2026 Link and
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MCGEO and Police Union demand investigation of human resources officer, Montgomery Perspective, May 12, 2026 Link
Luedtke to propose MoCo gun law changes after MD Supreme Court opinion, Bethesda Magazine, May 11, 2026 Link
June 10: MCDOT to hold virtual public hearings on proposed Bethesda bikeway project, MoCoShow, May 12, 2026 Link
June 13: Montgomery County Public Libraries kick off annual Summer Reading Challenge, Link
Montgomery County launches third solicitation of the new business network, May 12, 2026 Link
Montgomery County highlights international investment opportunities at SelectUSA 2026, ThinkMoCo, May 12, 2026 Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Taylor to Council: Please don't do this., Montgomery Perspective, May 12, 2026 Link
Montgomery County renew push for SRO's after violent incidents in schools, WJLA, May 12, 2026 Link
A new federal education tax credit is creating a dilemma for blue states, AEI, May 11, 2026 Link
Yass makes the case for NYC school choice, Committee to Unleash Prosperity, May 12, 2026 Link
Five lessons for school reformers in 2026, Education Next, May 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Governor signs bill requiring Maryland municipalities to improve dangerous storm drains, Frederick NewsPost, May 12, 2026 Link
DOJ brings criminal charges about collapse of Key Bridge, The Banner, May 12, 2026 Link
Electricity grid manager PJM aims to finalize reform strategy by summer, Maryland Matters, May 11, 2026 Link
Rep lawmakers not sorry about remarks about Del Chao Wu, The Banner, May 12, 2026 Link
Fani-Gonzalez calls comments about Delegate disgraceful and shameful, MoCoShow, May 12, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Holding our schools hostage, by Brenda Diaz, May 12, 2026 Link Diaz is candidate for at-large seat on Montgomery County Board of Education.
The DSA's politicization of public office, The City Journal, May 11, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
When letting children walk to the park requires an act of Congress, by Bethany Mandel, Washington Examiner, May 12, 2026 Link
DC Sniper exhibit opens, officials remember a terrifying time, The Banner, May 12, 2026 Link
Why aren't states suspending their gas taxes? Committee for Unleash Prosperity, May 12, 2026 Link
Our favorite New York Times editorial of all time: "The Right Minimum Wage: $0," Committee to Unleash Prosperity, May 12, 2026 Link
Local News: May 11, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
MC hosts electric leaf blower training for local landscapers, MoCoShow, May 10, 2026 Link
Elrich criticizes "regressive" council tax hike, Montgomery Perspective, May 11, 2026 Link
GCAAR calls to stand against the county's property and income tax hikes, May 1, 2026 Link An over 6% property tax increase, in addition to the huge increases in assessments, an over 3% income tax increase and a half dozen fee increases will only worsen affordability in the county.
Realtors fight tax hike, Montgomery Perspective, May 11, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland Comptroller's office warns of tax processing delays, Baltimore Sun, May 11, 2026 Link
Moore touts new Maryland businesses but federal data shows mixed picture, Baltimore Sun, May 11, 2026 Link
Maryland's new media advertising law raises serious policy concerns, Maryland Matters, May 8, 2026 Link
Media release: Gas utility planning lease residents vulnerable to unnecessary rate hikes and cost risks, proceeding says, May 6 , 2026 Link
17 miles of bike lanes planned for Baltimore, The Banner, May 11, 2026 Link
More Maryland state parks likely to require registration starting this summer, Maryland Matters, May 11, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Moore endorses MoCo Council General Assembly candidates, Bethesda Magazine, May 11, 2026 Link
Delegate Wu (LD9A) criticized by Republican Delegates, The Banner, May 11, 2026 Link Not mentioned in this article is Wu's Wikipedia bio says he wrote in UMD newspaper in support of China efforts to prevent Tibetan independence.
Maryland Jewish Alliance picks for Montgomery County DEMOCRAT primary elections for County Council and the Board of Education. In several races, they support coalescing around candidates who are not ideal in order to prevent candidates who are significantly worse from being elected. With that in mind, we are also highlighting some candidates who we believe are definite “NO” votes. I’ve bolded the races that are especially tight and feature some particularly troubling candidates. If you're in D3, please get out and vote! We did not include non-competitive races. EVERYONE CAN VOTE IN ALL OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (BOE) RACES, YOUR DISTRICT DOES NOT MATTER!
County Executive: Friedson
County Council at large (4 seats): Goldberg, Sayles, Silvestre, and Pope (NO on Caballero, Barrie, Selvan, and Wali)
County Council D1: Yang
County Council D3: Ashman (NO on Shaw)
County Council D4: Bienenfeld (NO on Whitesell)
County Council D5: Kirchman (NO on Mink)
County Council D6: Garcia
County Council D7: Leudtke
BOE At Large: Diaz
BOE D3: DiResta
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
New federal rule changes gun owners should be aware of, AMAC, May 11, 2026 Link
Editorial: Democrat strongholds have the most antisemitism, Washington Times, May 9, 2026 Link
Marco Rubio sums up American Greatness in 200 words, Washington Times, May 10, 2026 Link
Local News: May 9-10, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
County Council meetings: May 12-31 listed at the end.
Glass and Jawando introduce competing data center moratoriums, The Banner, July 9, 2026 Link
2026 Montgomery County Charter Review Commission report, Link
MGOC Ventures acquires Bethesda North Marriott Hotel in North Bethesda, The MoCoShow, May 10, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL:
Very interesting. The new owners and Marriott operators will get to negotiate with labor contract reps over salaries under the law passed by the Council and sponsored by F-G. Buyers stressed they got an attractive price. That's the county labor law discount. If this trend continues who will invest and offer competitive prices?
EDUCATION NEWS
Coalition forms to advocate for grass fields, Montgomery Perspective, May 10, 2026 Link
More states enact new laws curbing teachers unions, The Epoch Times, May 10, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
As dozens of US clinics retreat Maryland stands by pediatric cross sex hormones, Baltimore Sun, May 9, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Calling it racist doesn't make it wrong, Substack, May 10, 2026 Link
Friedson's second mailer, Montgomery Perspective, May 9, 2026 Link
Alsobrooks endorses Jawando, The Banner, May 9, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
When politics overrides public safety, LawEnforcementToday, May 9, 2026 Link
Congress should override Community Development block grant spending, City Journal, May 10, 2026 Link
Local News: May 5-8, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
Council votes to raise taxes on homeowners, Montgomery Perspective, May 8, 2026 Link Gordie Brenne of MCTL comment:
Well done Adam, and timely. The only reason I'm testifying on Tuesday is to shame the 6 who voted to reduce MCPS budget cuts on the backs of low income home owners. Its outrageous that they even had a straw vote before Tuesday's hearing.
In straw vote, divided County Council supports Progressive income tax structure, Bethesda Magazine, May 8, 2026 Link
Montgomery County Council reviewing $576 million DHHS budget proposal for FY 27 includes Department of Health and Human Services programs, community grants, and nonprofit funding adjustments.
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Will the Council raise taxes on low income homeowners? Montgomery Perspective, May 6, 2026 Link
Equity isn't a value until it shows up in a budget line, Montgomery Perspective, by Marissa Valeri, Councilmember of City of Rockville, May 8, 2026
Link Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Not a single mention of how this Council member will improve proficiency- because it won't.
A disaster in the making, Montgomery Perspective, May 7, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Yes and taxpayers will be screwed for years to come by unwinding deferred spending cuts. Adam summarizes below proposed replacement of ITOC credit with progressive rate structure will reduce county revenues while balancing the budget on the backs of low-income residents. Apparently, "many" Council members like dropping ITOC as a silver bullet to avoid spending cuts.
Montgomery County Planning Board approves scope and boundary for the Wheaton Plan, MoCoShow, May 7, 2026 Link
Gaithersburg Councilmember Yamil Hernandez and Rockville Councimember Adam VanGrack call for return of return of SROs, MoCoShow, May 7, 2026 Link
JCRC: Montgomery County accounts for two-thirds of Maryland's reported Antisemitic incidents, MoCoShow, May 6, 2026 Link
County begins repair blitz to fix crosswalk signals after winter damage, MoCoShow, May 5, 2026 Link
County Council to hold public hearings on June 9 & 16, 2026 Link
An Education Appreciation proclamation that the Council won't forget, Montgomery Perspective, May 8, 2026
Link Comment by Gordie Breene, MCTL: MCEA has big boosters within the Council. Dealing with this bloated budget requires new County and Council leadership that will help the Superintendent better balance the needs of our kids with union greed. To say that reducing the budget request to Maintenance of Effort will result in job cuts completely disregards budget request facts.
As lunch debt grows MCPS tried to balance costs and care, Montgomery Community Media, May 6, 2026 Link
JCRC statement on recent antisemitic incidents in MCPS, May 6, 2026 Link
MCPS general identity guidelines, Bethesda Magazine, May 4, 2026 Link
Silver Spring's Montgomery Blair HS English teacher named Teacher of the Year, Montgomery Community Media, May 6, 2026 Link
Where does all the education money go? Committee to Unleash Prosperity, May 8, 2026 Link
Young students with disabilities are getting derailed from a diploma, The Banner, May 8, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Comptroller report reveals steep challenges facing Maryland's healthcare industry, Maryland Matters, April 30, 2026 Link
Critics question Maryland bias training tied to Southern Poverty Law Center, Baltimore Sun, May 8, 2026 Link
Electric grid manager says developers are proposing 800 new power projects, Maryland Matters, May 6, 2026 Link
Maryland PFAS bill withdrawn: Why companies should still be paying attention, JUDSUPRA, May 8, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
Wes Moore and Bill Ferguson had a deal. Then the Supreme Court gutted the Voter Rights Act, The Banner, May 7, 2026 Link
Moore announces endorsements, Montgomery Perspective, May 7, 2026 Link
County Executive candidates deliver their best messages, Montgomery Community Media, May 6, 2026 Link
Police Union endorses Friedson, Balcombe, Stewart and Luedtke, Montgomery Perspective, May 5, 2026 Link
Friedson's first TV ad, Montgomery Perspective, May 6, 2026 Link
Republicans attack Jawando, Montgomery Perspective, May 7, 2026 Link
2026 Washington Jewish Week Voters Guide, May 8, 2026 Link
2026 League of Women Voters Guide, May 2026
Raskin fears Trump will shutter federal workplace giving program, The Banner, May 7, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Less Washington, more America: Functional federalism, Washington Examiner, May 5, 2026 Link
Gen Z leads drive away from social media, Axios, May 7, 2026 Link
It's time for conservatives to debate future after Trump, Washington Examiner, May 8, 2026 Link
Arson and incompetence caused Los Angeles fire, Washington Times, May 7, 2026 Link
First healthcare homes Unamerican twist responsibilities to rights, Washington Times, May 5, 2026 Link
New York Post reports: $2 trillion wealth transfer from blue states to red states,
Committee to Unleash Prosperity, May 8, 2026 Link
COUNTY NEWS
May 5: County Council continues to review FY27 Operating budget Link
MCGEO to Council: Stick to core services, Montgomery Perspective, May 4, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: We need to allocate resources first to core services like education, public safety, water and sewer, roads, economic development and then worry about the rest. This doesn't include pay raises above market because the last comparative salary review in 2010 showed county employees make more than Federal employees and we know its gotten worse. I think we would agree with MCGEO that tax give aways be subject to the same review as spending.
Council votes against property tax hike, Mink abstains, Montgomery Perspective, May 4, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Mink is saying she doesn't want to see budget reduced, and owes her job to union support.She voted today for the increases.
MCEA warns of devastating cuts to MCPS, Montgomery Perspective, May 4, 2026 Link Comment by Gordie Brenne of MCTL: As for union head Stein's remarks, it would not be devastating, but is a threatening precedent for next year. By approving unanimously the MCGEO compensation package today it would appear the Council strategy is to dump the entire structural deficit on the next County Executive. Next year will be bloody, and all the players know the next round of union negotiations will be very austere.
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EDUCATION NEWS
Montgomery County to close its only charter school, Washington Times, May 4, 2026 Link
Antisemitic graffiti found at Greenwood Elementary School, Police investigating, MoCoShow, May 2, 2026 Link
As the schools go, so does the neighborhood, City Journal, May 4, 2026
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MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Maryland power line project faces court delays, Baltimore Sun, May 4, 2026 Link
MD Congressman Olszewski to introduce ROBE Act to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices, CBS Albany, May 4, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
On November General Election ballot: Maryland voters will weigh in on state employee wage negotiations, WYPR, May 1, 2026 Link
Maryland passed voting election laws before the primary that will cost taxpayers, Baltimore Sun, May 1, 2026 Link Maryland lawmakers this year approved nearly two dozen bills implementing a series of changes to the state’s voting system
The real politicians of Potomac: McClain Delaney and David Trone, Baltimore Sun, May 4, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
Why developers can't afford to build affordable housing, Washington Post, May 4, 2026 (Gift) https://wapo.st/3QPVyXI
Local News: May 1-3, 2026
COUNTY NEWS
County Council meets on May 4 to review the FY 27 Operating Budget, Link
County Council to hold public hearings on May 12, June 9, June 16, Link
Where is Silver Spring? Depends on who you ask. Greater, Greater Washington, May 2, 2026 Link Gordie Brenne of MCTL opines: Yes, I live in Silver Spring and our zip codes have over 300,000 residents, about one third of the county. But we don't get much love from the county's economic development machinations. Our schools house the achievement gap, and we are the biggest source of the county's low income population. Nearby Takoma Park selects our local and state primary candidates, and the Purple Line has destroyed our businesses. The good news is we're a hot bed of politics, even though most of our voters are pretty parochial about sustaining our legacy of poor economic performance as a largely bedroom community. Not to worry, this is an election year, and my hope, like the legendary silver spring, is eternal.
Residents reminded of leaf blower ban and $500 fines in effect, MoCoShow, May 2, 2026 Link
Marc Elrich says homeowners could pay higher taxes under new Council plan to eliminate tax credit, May 1, 2026 Link
MCPD reports robbery, school threat, and multiple auto thefts in April 30 crime summary Link
EDUCATION NEWS
Board of Education approves adjusted 2026-27 school calendar following 30,000 survey responses, MoCoShow, May 1, 2026 Link
Montgomery County is done with its only charter school, Bethesda Magazine, May 1, 2026 Link
MCPS updates gender identity guidelines, expands parental access to student information, MoCoShow, May 1, 2026 Link
Politics and profits dictate educational content through book fairs, Washington Times, April 30, 2026 Link
MARYLAND STATE NEWS
Immigration street sweeps led to more collateral arrests of noncriminals, Maryland Matters, April 30, 2026 Link
How General Assembly redistricting fight derailed special elections, Bethesda Magazine, April 30, 2026 Link
CAMPAIGN/ELECTION NEWS
MoCo Executive candidates talk issues at Chambers of Commerce forum, Bethesda Magazine, May 1, 2026
Wes Moore launches his reelection campaign, Baltimore Sun, May 2, 2026 Link
Moore: Closed primary election system 'has run its course,' Maryland Matters, April 30, 2026 Link
Realtors start independent expenditures, Montgomery Perspective, May 2, 2026 Link
Maryland Democrats to revive redistricting after SCOTUS decision, Baltimore Sun, May 2, 2026 Link
Jawando's TV ad, Montgomery Perspective, May 1, 2026 Link
RELEVANT OTHER NEWS
The case for 'pothole politics' in local government, Governing, May 2, 2026 Link From Gordie Brenne of MCTL: Notice the use of the words effective, efficient, and core services. The golden triangle of local government. Our county needs a spring cleaning cycle before we're ready for a budget. The attic and basement are stuffed with artifacts of previous fads and political gimmicks. Out with the old, in with the new. Then we can talk about spending and revenues.
Loudon County: The surprising heart of the data center boom, City Journal, May 2026 Link
Making the most of the electrical grid we already have, Governing, May 1, 2026 Link
Inside job: For Uncle Sam, the fraud is coming from government employees, Washington Times, May 2, 2026 Lnki