Montgomery County's FY2027 budget preserves funding for a planned future East County campus of Montgomery College.
The FY2027 budget funds crossing guards at the new Burtonsville Elementary School, set to open in fall 2026.
The FY2027 budget preserves funding for a new Eastern Middle School building, with construction scheduled to begin in FY2028.
Montgomery County's FY2027 budget funds 80% of MCPS's requested budget increase, saving hundreds of positions but leaving a remaining shortfall.
The Montgomery County Council voted 6-5 to eliminate the Income Tax Offset Credit, raising costs for many seniors and fixed-income homeowners.
Council will hear testimony July 14 on a comprehensive rezoning of the University Boulevard Corridor per the 2025 Corridor Plan.
Expedited Bill 24-26 would temporarily halt issuance of county building permits for new data centers.
Bill 17-26 would authorize speed monitoring systems in certain county school zones and on select highways.
Expedited Bill 16-26 would bar deceptive practices targeting vulnerable adults and residents 68+ under county consumer protection law.
Bill 15-26 would create a county property tax credit for Habitat for Humanity-owned rehabilitation properties awaiting transfer.
Expedited Bill 23-26 would restrict ghost gun sales to minors and amend rules on carrying firearms near public assembly places.
Council holds June 9 hearing on three MCPS supplemental appropriations totaling ~$5.3M for facilities, sustainability, and technology.
Montgomery County Council reached a preliminary agreement on the $7.9B FY27 Operating Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program on May 15.
County Executive Elrich says Council's $140M property tax hike via ITOC elimination is regressive and relies on one-time budget maneuvers.
New state grants support the ACET program helping degree-holders and displaced federal employees transition into teaching careers.
WorkSource Montgomery's new Resource Hub offers job search, unemployment, and legal guidance for displaced federal workers.
Montgomery Parks hosts live music, craft beer, and food trucks at Flower Avenue Urban Park on May 21, 5–7:30 p.m.
The free Gaithersburg Book Festival runs 10 a.m.–6 p.m. May 16 at Bohrer Park with author talks, workshops, and shuttle service.
All MCPS high school graduation ceremonies will be held at UMBC starting May 28; livestream available on MCPS YouTube.
Montgomery County voter registration for the June 23, 2026 primary closes June 2 at 5 p.m.; early voting runs June 11–18.