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The latest from Jack Hogan
Prince George’s leaders rail against parks and planning commission’s lawsuit
Prince George’s County leaders responded defiantly to a lawsuit challenging their attempts to take nearly $40 million from the bi-county parks and planing commission, which sued the county over the transfer.
Park and planning commission sues Prince George’s County over $39 million budget transfer
The parks and planning commission claims that a $39 million transfer authorized via the county budget and the budget that the council set for the commission violate state law and the county’s charter.
Wes Moore endorses Will Jawando for Montgomery County executive
Gov. Wes Moore on Friday endorsed County Council member Will Jawando in the closely watched race for Montgomery County executive.
Evan Glass claims council president’s coveted endorsement
Council President Natali Fani-González had said she was reluctant to endorse in a race that features three council members.
Prince George’s budget vote draws more criticism of council spending
The council’s vote renewed questions and criticism about its management of the parks and planning commission’s budget.
Pepco bills may soon rise, but by less than it wants
Pepco is seeking state approval to increase its annual revenue by about $119 million, which would raise the average customer’s bill by about $10.24 per month.
Andrew Friedson maintains million-dollar fundraising lead in closely watched Montgomery County executive race
Friedson had raised $2.2 million as of May 12, according to his campaign finance report.
Officials lift Potomac River health advisory, urge people to avoid areas near sewer pipe collapse
The county has lifted its health advisory for the Potomac River, but health officials are still urging people to avoid areas closest to where the Potomac Interceptor sewer pipe collapsed.
Prince George’s planning chair resigns, avoiding showdown with County Council
Darryl Barnes resigned over the weekend as chair of the Prince George’s County Planning Board amid investigations into alleged misconduct.
Braveboy moves to oust beleaguered Prince George’s planning board chair
Darryl Barnes is facing misconduct allegations documented in an 11-page complaint.
Prince George’s planning chair Darryl Barnes faces a slew of misconduct allegations
The complaint, filed in February, states that Darryl Barnes threatened to fire the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s general counsel and engaged in misconduct.
Why did the council postpone a budget vote — and then postpone it again at the last minute?
Council members — three of whom are running for county executive — must decide how to balance a budget in tight financial times.
Council faces $152 million budget gap
The Montgomery County Council is considering ways to plug a $152 million hole in the budget.
Council approves union contracts, ending skirmish over raises during tight budget year
The County Council voted to approve labor agreements that three unions reached with County Executive Marc Elrich and his administration.
In Derwood, the state’s ‘most advanced’ clean energy project is coming online
Officials on Thursday are celebrating the completion of a microgrid project at the county’s transit depot in Derwood.
Council passes previously stalled Unmask ICE bill
The County Council voted to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks or face coverings while on duty in Montgomery County.
Candidate forum highlights reluctance to support council president’s budget
None of the council members running for county executive endorsed Council President Natali Fani-González’s budget proposal during a forum Monday.
Budget proposal sets up showdown between unions and council president
Local unions are at the center of a budget battle that has emerged on the County Council.
Natali Fani-González proposes progressive taxes, lower raises in alternative budget
County Council President Natali Fani-González is pushing to reform the county’s tax structure, cut spending and lower raises for county employees.
Will Jawando’s policy fights are defining the county executive race
Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando has positioned himself as the most progressive candidate in the race for county executive.
