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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has declared today, Jan. 9, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Maryland. “Maryland’s law enforcement officers are some of the bravest and most courageous men and women in uniform anywhere in the country, and I am honored to declare today as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in recognition of their complete dedication […]

In his first term, Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin has been appointed as a Senior Whip for the House Democratic Caucus in the 115th Congress. Raskin, a former Majority Whip of the Maryland State Senate, was appointed to the position by Democratic Whip Congressman Steny Hoyer. “I am honored to serve as a Senior Whip in the 115th […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is appointing Lourdes Padilla as secretary of the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR), effective Feb. 8th. “I am honored to join the Hogan-Rutherford administration and continue the tremendous work the department has done improving and reforming Maryland’s human services delivery system over the past two years,” said Padilla. According to […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken and panelists discuss Maryland Governor Hogan’s popularity, a preview of the top legislative priorities in the Maryland General Assembly. Governor Hogan’s redistricting reform proposal, and more. This week’s panel of political observers includes Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, Jerry Cave, and Susan Heltemes. You can watch the […]

State Highway Administration crews are preparing for a coastal winter storm that is expected to impact southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore this weekend. According to an SHA news release, crews are pre-treating roads before the snow arrives. “The coastal storm is forecasted to impact areas south and east in our State, but we are […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is pretreating roads and interstates in advance of Maryland’s first accumulating snowfall of the season. The SHA crews are spraying salt brine on roads to prevent snow or ice from bonding to the pavement. “The storm is expected to impact Friday morning’s rush hour, which presents […]

State delegate Marc Korman, a Democrat who represents District 16, says he will not run for Montgomery County Council in 2018. In a video posted on YouTube and shared on Facebook and Twitter, Korman said he plans to ask the voters of District 16 to reelect him as their state delegate. You can watch the […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 3, in Montgomery County: 1. Winter break is over, and it’s back to school for MCPS students and staff. 2. The new members of Congress, including Jamie Raskin and Chris Van Hollen, are scheduled to take the oath of office today. 3. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken and panelists discuss the electoral college, review of the year 2016 and predictions for the new year. This week’s panel of political observers includes Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, Jerry Cave, and Susan Heltemes. You can watch the show in its entirety, below: “21 This Week” airs […]

The National Weather Service has issues a wind advisory for Montgomery County, effective from now through 3 p.m. According to the NWS, the winds are expected to blow out of the northwest from 20 – 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. These strong winds may blow down limbs, trees and power lines, according […]