Montgomery Community Media

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) will adopt a new rate structure just over a year from now in July 2018. The water and sewer utility has scheduled a series of public meetings to review the new rate structures. Montgomery County residents are invited to a May 9th public meeting where WSSC officials will present the various […]

Montgomery County residents are invited to a Feb. 1st public hearing to weigh in on the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission’s (WSSC) proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Operating and Capital Budget of $1.4 billion. The proposed budget is $10.8 million more than the utility’s FY17 Approved Budget, and includes a combined 3.5 percent average increase in water […]

At her weekly briefing on Monday, Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen discussed a variety of topics including the “Stand Up for the Montgomery Way” rally, election results, term limits, the county’s Triple-A bond rating, the state’s transportation program, the proposed independent Liquor Authority, the landlord tenant bill, the Economic Development Corporation, the subdivision staging […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan was joined by Senate President Mike Miller and Speaker of the House Michael Busch for a bill signing ceremony today at the State House in Annapolis, which included a number of bills aimed at improving Maryland’s business climate and reducing fees for Maryland taxpayers. In total, the governor signed 196 bills […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today was joined by Senate President Mike Miller and Speaker of the House Michael Busch for a bill signing ceremony at the State House in Annapolis, which included a number of bills aimed at improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. In total, the governor signed 106 bills into […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed the “Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2016” into law today along with two other bills. According to a news release, the bill requires Maryland to reduce statewide gas emissions by 40 percent from 2006 levels by 2030. The legislation was introduced in the Maryland General Assembly by Maryland Delegate […]

The Montgomery County delegation held a local bills hearing on Nov. 30 at the Council Chambers in Rockville. There was a packed crowd for the hearing that lasted until 2 a.m. on Dec. 1st. County Executive Ike Leggett was among those in the room to testify about a bill that could impact the way the […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has released a list of Montgomery County’s priorities for the 2016 session of the Maryland General Assembly, which convenes in Annapolis on January 13. Highlights of the County priorities include increased State funding for school construction, transit, and roads, and support for ongoing County economic development and job initiatives. Both […]

On April 22nd, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett signed into law six bills approved by the County Council. Lorna Virgili has more in this report. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal said the County Council is getting a lot done this year. His remarks were made at a new laws signing ceremony with County Executive Isiah Leggett today in Rockville.