Montgomery and Prince George's counties introduced sweeping bills to block ICE detention centers, restrict agent access, and ban face coverings.…
Today: March 19, 2026
Montgomery
Montgomery County Council introduced two significant bills on January 20, 2026, designed to limit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations on county property and restrict federal immigration enforcement tactics. The measures—the County Values Act and the Unmask ICE Act—represent an escalation in local resistance to…
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González has introduced the “Trust Act” (Expedited Bill 35-25), a landmark legislative move to permanently limit local cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. The bill, announced December 4 with unanimous council support, codifies existing executive orders into…
Maryland’s Largest Private Capital Investment: AstraZeneca to Expand Manufacturing with $2 Billion Commitment Governor Wes Moore announced on November 21, 2025, that AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company, will invest $2 billion to expand its manufacturing footprint across Maryland. The investment represents the largest…
Federal Shutdown and Policy Uncertainty Threaten Healthcare Access for Montgomery County Residents Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich warned that rising Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums combined with federal policy uncertainty pose a critical threat to healthcare coverage for thousands of county residents.…
Food Security Gap: Federal Shutdown Compounds Food Insecurity Crisis in Montgomery County During a November 12, 2025 media briefing, Montgomery County officials identified a critical gap in food assistance affecting approximately 100,000 residents—working families who earn too much to qualify for federal Supplemental…
Montgomery County Council held a public hearing October 28 on Expedited Bill 31-25, legislation that would require landlords to notify tenants at least 14 days before carrying out a scheduled eviction. The bill, introduced by Councilmember Kristin Mink with support from council…
It’s a cozy Friday morning in Silver Spring, and I’m headed out for a long-overdue catch-up with my friend, Gina. She’d insisted we meet at a new café she’d been meaning to try—Prime Coffee and Bakery, tucked neatly into the heart of…
Montgomery County welcomed a modern vision of automotive luxury as Lexus Silver Spring opened its doors after a multi-million-dollar transformation. On September 19, 2025, the Grand Reopening Lexus Silver Spring was hosted by DARCARS Automotive Group and the Darvish family—unveiling a sophisticated new setting…
Montgomery County, Maryland has enacted groundbreaking legislation establishing a graduated fine system for speed camera violations as part of its Vision Zero initiative. The new law introduces tiered penalties to reduce traffic fatalities while ensuring fairness in enforcement.…
