Seven bills go to public hearing March 10, covering agriculture exemptions, arts funding, fire volunteers, rent algorithms, and air conditioning.
Five bills and ZTAs go to public hearing March 3, covering immigration enforcement, ICE masking, and zoning overlays.
The County Council heard testimony Feb. 25 on data center, minimum wage, fuel-energy tax, and EMS reimbursement legislation.
The Transportation and Environment Committee meets Feb. 26 on WSSCWater, recycling, stormwater, and a stormwater retrofit appropriation.
The Economic Development Committee meets March 5 to discuss the FY27-32 CIP, focusing on revenue authority and economic development.
Three Maryland state bills addressing data center energy, planning, and data broker regulation are under legislative consideration.
ZTA 26-01 would define data centers as a new zoning use, set permitted zones, and establish minimum location standards.
The Henry Jackson Foundation is holding a grand opening of Innovation Labs expected to impact Montgomery County economic development.
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously in support of the Viva White Oak Tax Incremental Financing plan.
DC Water holds a community meeting in Bethesda Thursday, Feb. 26 to address a sanitary sewer overflow.
County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.
Montgomery County Council passed a Tax Increment Financing package for Viva White Oak, a mixed-use project in East County promising 5,000 homes and 9,000 jobs.
Early Childhood Services holds a virtual Family Learning Series session on the Montgomery County Infants & Toddlers Program on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.
Multifamily rental building operators must now submit an Emergency Safety Plan as part of their annual Fire Code Compliance permit, per ER 21-25.
County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants, created April 2025, is developing recommendations.
Annual Tools to Thrive Expo for Montgomery County nonprofits features workshops, an exhibit fair, and a luncheon on March 2.
FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant Program review is complete; award results to be posted the week of February 24, 2026.
FY26 HEECAP Homes Grant Program to fund pre-weatherization, electrification, and climate resilience for income-eligible homes.
Stage Two of multi-year FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant Program expected to launch early March; Stage One applicants notified directly.
FY26 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program will fund food gardening initiatives for food-insecure residents.