Maryland Politics Archive: Montgomery County

Budget dueling is back over Montgomery schools funding

It's budget season in Montgomery, and that means it's time for the yearly bout of brinksmanship between leaders of the Montgomery County public schools and county officials who decide how much money will go to education -- at a time when many government departments are shrinking.

By Washington Post Editors | March 10, 2011; 2:43 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Leggett proposes 5-cent bag tax for Montgomery County

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett proposed a 5-cent bag tax Monday that would apply to nearly all retail establishments, not just stores that sell food, as is the case in the District.

By Michael Laris | March 7, 2011; 1:30 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (15)
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Montgomery pushing Verizon to explain 911 problems during storm

Montgomery County officials said Tuesday that they still have no clear answers from Verizon about what caused widespread technical problems that prevented many cell phone users from reaching 911 during the Jan. 26 storm. Officials were inundated with 911 calls,...

By Michael Laris | February 8, 2011; 6:46 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pepco faces criticism from Montgomery County Council

Pepco executives were sharply criticized by the Montgomery County Council on Monday during a far-reaching post-thundersnow scolding that at times took on the demeanor of a prosecution. Council members accused Pepco of lavishing its shareholders with dividends while spending too...

By Michael Laris | February 7, 2011; 8:07 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Montgomery sues online travel vendors over tax payments

Montgomery County filed a federal lawsuit against a host of online travel vendors including Expedia and Orbitz, claiming that the county doesn't get its fair share of taxes.

By Maria Glod | December 23, 2010; 4:52 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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O'Malley budget advisers: Counties should pay 40 percent of teacher pension costs

Gov. Martin O'Malley's budget advisers have recommended shifting 40 percent of Maryland's teacher retirement costs to county governments -- a move that could save the state $342 million a year but exacerbate local fiscal woes. O'Malley (D) said in an...

By John Wagner | December 20, 2010; 12:40 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Governor, John Wagner, Montgomery County, Prince George's County
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'Bi-metropolitan' O'Malley offers thoughts on being appreciated in Montgomery, John Wagner , December 14, 2010

Montgomery budget gap nearing $200 million next year, Leggett says, Michael Laris , November 11, 2010

Md. elections chief predicts 'typical' turnout at polls, Ann E. Marimow , November 2, 2010

UPDATED: Montgomery judge dismisses challenge to ambulance fee campaign, Michael Laris , November 1, 2010

Montgomery group, headed by former Lockheed Martin exec, to scrutinize Pepco, Michael Laris , October 4, 2010

High court orders ambulance fee referendum placed on ballot, Michael Laris , September 29, 2010

Margin of 35 votes separates GOP hopefuls against Van Hollen, Ben Pershing , September 17, 2010

Trachtenberg concedes defeat to Riemer in Montgomery, Michael Laris , September 15, 2010

Live blog: Maryland Primary Day 2010 night -- Committed volunteers, scant turnout, Christopher Dean Hopkins , September 14, 2010

Hopkins hits Berliner with misleading mailer in Montgomery, Michael Laris , September 13, 2010

Corporate 'candidate' fails to make ballot in Maryland's 8th district, Ben Pershing , July 8, 2010

Former MoCo planner Hanson expected to run for council, Miranda S. Spivack , July 2, 2010

WSSC subject to local anti-discrimination laws, court finds, Jonathan Mummolo , May 10, 2010

Montgomery commissioner Berliner proposes county carbon tax, Michael Laris , April 21, 2010

Montgomery councilman seeks to end special pension contributions to aid credit rating, Christopher Dean Hopkins , April 6, 2010

Montgomery County on Moody's bond rating watch list, Michael Laris , April 6, 2010

Montgomery Inspector General's report faults oversight in tuition program , Christopher Dean Hopkins , March 8, 2010

Montgomery's Leggett tries to find hundreds of millions in new budget cuts , Michael Laris , February 23, 2010

Leggett cancels snow update, citing snowstorm, John Wagner , February 10, 2010

Vacant Montgomery Planning Board seat filled, Washington Post Editors , February 9, 2010

Report: Duncan expresses interest in top Metro job, John Wagner , February 8, 2010

Montgomery County Attorney Rodriguez headed to Justice Department, Michael Laris , January 4, 2010

Edwards votes to sanction Iran, Jonathan Mummolo , December 15, 2009

Will Edwards vote for Iran sanctions?, Jonathan Mummolo , December 15, 2009

Ike Leggett on defense and offense, Michael Laris , December 7, 2009

Montgomery County may get more economic development cooks in the kitchen, Michael Laris , December 7, 2009

Edwards speaks, Anne Bartlett , December 4, 2009

Ivey refusing to draw distinctions with Edwards...for now, Jonathan Mummolo , December 4, 2009

Another $85 million down in Montgomery, Michael Laris , November 19, 2009

Fillmore deal done, Montgomery officials say, Michael Laris , November 12, 2009

State may levy millions in fines against Montgomery schools, Christopher Dean Hopkins , November 5, 2009

With labor talks underway, Andrews calls for pay freeze in Montgomery, Michael Laris , November 3, 2009

Montgomery's Leggett proposes mid-year budget cuts, Michael Laris , October 29, 2009

Free speech returns to Montgomery and Prince George's parks, Michael Laris , October 22, 2009

ACLU Goes After Speech Limits in Montgomery, Prince George's, Michael Laris , October 12, 2009

Swine Flu Close to Home for Rep. Van Hollen, Michael Laris , October 9, 2009

Can Montgomery become Cambridge or San Diego? , Michael Laris , September 30, 2009

Budget Pain Coming in Montgomery: Raises, Reserves Being Examined, Michael Laris , September 30, 2009

Clicking Away in Montgomery As Md. Opens Up To Speed Cameras, Michael Laris , September 29, 2009

Health Studies Proposed For Montgomery Roads , Michael Laris , September 29, 2009

Biden Talks Up Health Reform With Montgomery Seniors, Michael Laris , September 23, 2009

Montgomery Council Reverses Course On Land Purchase, Michael Laris , September 22, 2009

A Chat With Rep. Donna Edwards, Jonathan Mummolo , September 18, 2009

Maryland Gang Law Useless, Prosecutors Say, Aaron C. Davis , September 15, 2009

GEICO Dispute Crawls On, Draws In Navarro As Council Returns, Michael Laris , September 14, 2009

Rep. Edwards: Censure Obama Heckler, Jonathan Mummolo , September 11, 2009

Laurel Referendum Results Are In, Washington Post Editors , September 9, 2009

Former Opponent Duncan Criticizes O'Malley Campaign, Aaron C. Davis , September 5, 2009

A Final Fruit Fight Item: Turning The Other Cheek On Montgomery's Roadside Stands, Michael Laris , September 4, 2009

Van Hollen Talks Health Care at Leisure World, Michael Laris , August 31, 2009

Fruit Detente In Montgomery?, Michael Laris , August 28, 2009

End-of-Life Politics: The View From A Hospice, Michael Laris , August 19, 2009

County Governments Rank High for Online Services, Jonathan Mummolo , July 30, 2009

WSSC Nominee Advances, Jonathan Mummolo , July 23, 2009

Speed Humps Spark Debate in MoCo, Anne Bartlett , June 16, 2009

From the Campaign Trail to the Council in MoCo, Ann Marimow , June 9, 2009

And Then There Were Nine in MoCo, Ann Marimow , June 3, 2009

Unresolved Issues Remain in MoCo's Budget Plans, Ann Marimow , May 26, 2009

MoCo Dems Unite Behind Navarro , Ann Marimow , May 11, 2009

Leggett Scolds MoCo Council on Affordable Housing, Miranda Spivack , May 8, 2009

MoCo Minority Communities Protest Proposed Budget Cuts, Ann Marimow , May 7, 2009

Getting WSSC News and Alerts, Washington Post Editors , May 6, 2009

Leggett and Firefighters Agree to "Shared Sacrifice" , Ann Marimow , May 5, 2009

Disability Compromise Gains Traction in MoCo, Ann Marimow , May 4, 2009

Navarro Wins Democratic Primary in MoCo Council Contest, Ann Marimow , May 1, 2009

Another Wrinkle in MoCo Election, Ann Marimow , April 30, 2009

No Deal on MoCo Police Disability as Council is Poised to Vote, Ann Marimow , April 27, 2009

Navarro Still Ahead in MoCo's Special Election, Ann Marimow , April 27, 2009

Not Over Yet in MoCo, With Navarro Holding Narrow Lead, Ann Marimow , April 23, 2009

Rival Camps Line Up for MoCo's Absentee Count, Ann Marimow , April 23, 2009

In MoCo, Navarro Claims Victory, Kramer Looks to Absentees, Ann Marimow , April 22, 2009

Navarro Leads in MoCo, But Race Too Close to Call, Anne Bartlett , April 21, 2009

MoCo Election Off to a "Slow, But Steady" Start, Ann Marimow , April 21, 2009

MoCo Voters Head to the Polls in Council District 4, Ann Marimow , April 21, 2009

MoCo's Silverman Headed for Confirmation in Development Job, Ann Marimow , April 15, 2009

Leggett Taps Former Rival Silverman for MoCo Econ Job, Anne Bartlett , April 7, 2009

Berlage Named Planning Chief in St. Mary's, Miranda Spivack , April 1, 2009

GOP Candidates in MoCo Boycott Election Debate, Ann Marimow , April 1, 2009

MoCo Firefighters To Appeal Labor Ruling on Raises, Ann Marimow , March 31, 2009

Leggett Backs Kramer in MoCo's District 4, Ann Marimow , March 30, 2009

Kansas Church Says It Will Protest at Whitman High in MoCo, Anne Bartlett , March 26, 2009

Leggett Set to Endorse Kramer in MoCo's District 4 Race, Ann Marimow , March 26, 2009

Lamari Leads in Fundraising in MoCo's District 4, Ann Marimow , March 25, 2009

Navarro Lines Up Council Support in MoCo's District 4, Ann Marimow , March 23, 2009

Keillor Takes Note of MoCo Disability Benefits, Anne Bartlett , March 11, 2009

Ten Candidates File to Run in MoCo District 4, Anne Bartlett , March 6, 2009

MoCo Delegate's Emotional Appeal on Death Penalty, Rosalind S. Helderman , March 6, 2009

Leggett Calls For Tougher Drunk Driving Laws, Ann Marimow , March 5, 2009

Leggett Still Resting At Home After Car Crash, Ann Marimow , March 4, 2009

Leggett's Car Hit By Alleged Drunk Driver, Ann Marimow , March 2, 2009

Ficker Changes Primary Residence To Run in MoCo's District 4, Ann Marimow , February 24, 2009

Police Disability Retirements "Spike" As MoCo Seeks Changes, Ann Marimow , February 19, 2009

MoCo Sets Dates for District 4 Special Election, Ann Marimow , February 12, 2009

Special Election Date Confounds MoCo Council , Ann Marimow , February 10, 2009

More Gloom and Doom For MoCo's Economic Outlook, Ann Marimow , February 4, 2009

Montgomery Council Member Praisner Dies at 76, Anne Bartlett , January 30, 2009

MoCo's IG Presses For Disability Retirement Fix, Ann Marimow , January 29, 2009

Andrews Criticizes MoCo Firefighter Deal, Anne Bartlett , January 26, 2009

Praisner to Undergo Surgery, Anne Bartlett , January 26, 2009

MoCo Administrator: Slow Down Disability Overhaul Bill, Anne Bartlett , January 22, 2009

Moco's Praisner Admitted to Hospital, Anne Bartlett , January 20, 2009

MoCo Union Closes In On Pay Raise Deal, Ann Marimow , December 16, 2008

MoCo Council Takes Aim at Commission Stipends, Ann Marimow , December 11, 2008

MoCo Talks With Unions Stall Over Pay Raises, Ann Marimow , December 2, 2008

MoCo Council Chooses Andrews As President, Anne Bartlett , December 2, 2008

MoCo Council: Fix Disability Retirement Program, Anne Bartlett , November 28, 2008

MoCo Professional Firefighters Pull Out of Talks , Anne Bartlett , November 21, 2008

Political Hardball in MoCo's Ambulance Fee Debate, Ann Marimow , November 19, 2008

Council Veep Contest Underway in MoCo, Anne Bartlett , November 13, 2008

MoCo Ambulance Fee Finds Surprising Support, Ann Marimow , November 6, 2008

MoCo's Absentees Swell to 50,000 and Counting, Miranda Spivack , November 3, 2008

Update: MoCo Mailer Citation Finally Accurate, Anne Bartlett , November 2, 2008

MoCo Ballot Measure Opponents Get Ahead of the News, Ann Marimow , October 29, 2008

Leggett's MoCo Agenda Now on YouTube, Anne Bartlett , October 10, 2008

Leggett Seeks $50 Million in Mid-Year Cuts, Anne Bartlett , October 9, 2008

Supporters, Foes Focus on MoCo Tax Amendment, Anne Bartlett , October 6, 2008

Opponents of MoCo's Transgender Law Head Back to Court , Ann Marimow , October 3, 2008

Leggett Plans Trade Trip to Asia, Anne Bartlett , October 2, 2008

Fillmore Plan Divides MoCo Council, Anne Bartlett , September 30, 2008

MoCo Ambulance Fee Gains Traction with Council, Ann Marimow , September 26, 2008

MoCo's Budget Shortfall Persists, Ann Marimow , September 22, 2008

First Lady Praises MoCo Woman, Anne Bartlett , September 18, 2008

Tensions High Between Leggett, MoCo Council, Ann Marimow , September 9, 2008

MoCo Council President, Exec Wrangle Over Housing Aid, Anne Bartlett , August 20, 2008

Md. High Court Takes Transgender Case, Ann Marimow , August 12, 2008

Forcing School Kids to Walk Farther, Mike McPhate , June 23, 2008

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