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Montgomery County Council Member Gabe Albornoz says early education is a mandatory investment for the county’s future. Responding to County Executive Marc Elrich’s first State of the County Address and his proposed Capital budget, Albornoz agreed with Elrich that funding for the Early Care and Education Initiative – that includes renovating and replacing existing child […]

The Council unanimously approved the County’s $5.8 billion FY 2020 Operating Budget and amendments to the FY19-24 Capital Improvements Program on Thursday. Education, early child care, and equitable services for community members are among the top priorities according to officials.  Below is a chart of how the funding will be allocated. Watch the video for […]

The Montgomery County Council will hold five public hearings next month to receive feedback on County Executive Ike Leggett’s recommended Montgomery County’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Operating Budget. More than 150 people are expected to provide feedback on the budget during the five hearings, which are scheduled April 4 – 6. Over the next two […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which begins with County Council reaction to the county executive’s recommended fiscal year budget and concerns about President Trump’s proposed federal budget. There are also reports on a health care rally in Gaithersburg, the Capital Bikeshare network expansion in Wheaton, and summer jobs at […]

Council President Roger Berliner discussed the impending release of County Executive Ike Leggett’s budget and how President Trump’s budget would affect Montgomery County. He also talked about the Tobytown cemetery and funding for the Corridor Cities Transitway and Bus Rapid Transit. He also described an upcoming letter from U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and District 16 […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes updates on the county budget forum, inauguration preps, job opportunities at Ride On and more. You can watch the show, in its entirety, below:

Montgomery County approved two initiatives to enhance senior transportation. One lowers the eligibility age for the Call-n-Ride program from 67 to 65 years of age. The second extends the seniors ride free on Ride On and Metrobus to include Saturdays.

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the impact of Safe Track repairs on Metro’s Red Line in August,  senior transportation programs, the achievement gap and much more. Watch the show, below:

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which begins with a report on the county budget. There are also reports on legislation to privatize economic development, Gaithersburg Book Festival, and much more. You can watch the show in its entirety, below:

C. Marie Henderson of Interfaith Works explains how the Safety Net Coalition works and how the new county budget better supports their work. See the entire June 7th episode of Montgomery Week in Review. Visit Montgomery Week in Review Program page to see earlier episodes of Montgomery Week in Review.