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Freezing rain didn’t keep leaders from the Montgomery County Council of PTA’s from boarding a bus in Rockville on Jan. 10 and heading to Annapolis to rally and lobby for what they say is much needed money for County schools. They are asking for a bill that would give Montgomery County $750 million for new […]

The MCCPTA, PTA leaders and members boarded a bus took hit the road to Annapolis Friday morning for one cause – to rally for what they say is much needed money for Montgomery County schools. The group will spend the day rallying and lobbying for County students and schools, hoping to make school funding a […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Senator Jennie Forehand (D-District 17) talks about the reaction to her retirement announcement. Forehand plans to retire after this year’s legislative session in Annapolis.   Related posts:  

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts this special edition of County Report This Week: 2013 Year in Review.

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is celebrating the accomplishments achieved by Montgomery County in Annapolis this year. “Montgomery County’s number one priority for more than 10 years has been to obtain more transportation funding,” said Leggett on April 10. “Six years ago, I virtually stood alone in advocating for an increase in the state’s gasoline […]

Advocates from around Maryland will rally in Annapolis on March 1 at 10:30 a.m. to prevent gun violence. The rally will take place just before the first hearings begin in Annapolis. Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown are scheduled to join a host of elected officials from across Maryland and hundreds of advocates […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Council President Nancy Navarro testified today, Feb. 20 before the Maryland State Senate Budget and Taxation Committee on SB 830, which is also known as the Transportation Financing Act. The bill will increase funding for transportation projects in the state.   The complete text of Council President Navarro’s testimony: […]

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke recently sat down with Montgomery County Councilmember Phil Andrews who has announced that he plans to run for County Executive in 2014. In this video clip, Andrews summarizes some of his accomplishments as a Council member and he looks forward, stating he can do more as County Executive. Take a look. County […]

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner will testify in Annapolis at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 21 in the first of several roundtable discussions in response to Governor Martin O’Malley’s Executive Order seeking recommendations on improving electric reliability and strengthening the state’s utility infrastructure. Berliner will be joined by representatives from the Maryland Public Service Commission, […]