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The latest from Jack Hogan
Montgomery County Council approves up to $420 million in Viva White Oak bonds
The Montgomery County Council voted Tuesday to approve up to $420 million in bonds for the Viva White Oak project.
After $1.5 million deal, Montgomery County looks to Virginia to reopen White’s Ferry
Montgomery County has agreed to pay $1.5 million to acquire the White’s Ferry landing in hopes that public ownership will help reopen the Potomac River shuttle.
Montgomery County agrees to buy land with aim to reopen White’s Ferry
Montgomery County is acquiring private land in Dickerson in hopes of eventually reopening the White’s Ferry shuttle.
Montgomery County Council poised to pass 18-month data center moratorium
Eight council members have indicated their support for an 18-month moratorium on new data center permits.
Amar Mukunda ousted the Senate majority leader. Now he wants to reform Annapolis.
Amar Mukunda, 33, ran as a critic of the state Senate’s “Democratic establishment” and accused leaders in the chamber of lacking the courage to stand up to President Donald Trump.
Ahead in tight races, candidates in election limbo express cautious optimism
Some Montgomery County candidates remain in election limbo as canvassers continue to count ballots.
Montgomery County’s minimum wage just increased — thanks to inflation
The County Council passed legislation in 2017 requiring the county to adjust the minimum wage every March 1 based on changes in the region’s inflation rate.
Will Jawando’s big win was years in the making
Will Jawando’s base of support and a powerful endorsements propelled him to victory in the race for Montgomery County executive.
Andrew Friedson concedes to Will Jawando in Montgomery County executive race
In a statement on Sunday, Friedson said, “it has become clear that there are not enough remaining votes to change the outcome of this election.” He added that he had spoken to Jawando and offered his support.
Judge temporarily blocks Prince George’s $39M budget transfer
A circuit court judge temporarily blocked Prince George’s County from transferring $39 million to itself from the budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
Newcomer Amar Mukunda poised to oust Maryland’s Senate majority leader
Amar Mukunda rose from political obscurity and is on the cusp of ousting the state’s Senate majority leader.
Del. Adrian Boafo wins Democratic nomination to succeed Steny Hoyer
State Del. Adrian Boafo emerged Tuesday from a field of 23 candidates to secure the Democratic nomination to represent Maryland’s 5th Congressional District.
‘Project charges’ explained: How the council is wresting control of one program to steer millions
Council members Krystal Oriadha and Edward Burroughs have pushed the program to unprecedented levels, increasing proposed project charges from tens of thousands of dollars to millions.
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.
