Maryland Politics Archive: Michael Laris
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.
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| March 10, 2011; 2:43 PM ET |
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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.
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Michael Laris
| March 7, 2011; 1:30 PM ET |
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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,...
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Michael Laris
| February 8, 2011; 6:46 PM ET |
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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...
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Michael Laris
| February 7, 2011; 8:07 PM ET |
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Montgomery budget gap nearing $200 million next year, Leggett says
Montgomery County executive Isiah Leggett (D) has told officials that the county faces a gap of nearly $200 million in next year's budget--and that national election results earlier this month could make things worse. The midterm results--namely Republicans' imminent control...
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Michael Laris
| November 11, 2010; 4:54 PM ET |
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UPDATED: Montgomery judge dismisses challenge to ambulance fee campaign
A Montgomery County judge hearing an emergency challenge to government efforts to campaign for an ambulance fee said Monday that a county-produced campaign flier is intended to intimidate voters.
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Michael Laris
| November 1, 2010; 4:57 PM ET |
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