Montgomery County Council voted unanimously July 28 to impose an 18-month moratorium on new data center development countywide.
Montgomery County Council passed the Job Creation Project ZTA, offering expedited approvals for developments creating 200+ net new jobs in strategic industries.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously reappointed James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board on July 28, 2026.
County Executive Elrich signed Bill 23-26E, updating firearms law to comply with Maryland Supreme Court ruling while keeping local protections.
Maryland nonprofits and local governments can apply by Oct. 1, 2026 for energy efficiency upgrades for low-to-moderate income residents.
The FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Program closed July 7, 2026; applications are currently under OGM review.
Awards for the FY26 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction Grant Program will be issued with FY27 funds due to a funding issue.
A $1.5M OGM grant program to help nonprofits offset cancelled federal funds is expected to launch in late July 2026.
OGM anticipates launching a $20,000 CDBG-funded Fair Housing Testing Services grant program in August 2026 for eligible nonprofits.
Nonprofits with FY26 Legacy Renewal multi-year awards can attend a final OGM office hour on July 29 to support their renewal applications.
OGM and AAHI seek nonprofit applications for $1.6M in FY27 Healthy Communities Fund grants focused on AAPI community health programs.
Makhabbat Alymkulova joins OGM's Outgoing Grants Team as Program Specialist II, bringing 20+ years of USAID grant management experience.
OGM splits its Outgoing Grants team into centrally funded and department-funded programs, with Ali Hoy and Greg Weissman leading each.
Redland Road closes June 19–Aug. 25 for Mill Creek bridge construction, rerouting Ride On Routes 53 and 57 past multiple stops.
County Executive Marc Elrich signs Bill 23-26E restricting ghost guns near minors and firearms near public assembly places.
Montgomery County has an open vacancy on the Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board; position is open until filled.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service issued an LSBRP solicitation for EMS Supplemental Payment Program cost reporting; bids due Aug. 7.
County Executive Elrich ceremonially signs Bill 23-26E on July 27, updating firearms law after Maryland Supreme Court ruling.
Montgomery County will continue operating White's Ferry Grill and assess ferry vessel condition while awaiting Virginia landing rights.
Ferry service remains halted pending Loudoun County restoring Virginia landing rights; Montgomery County says it cannot compel that action.