Wednesday, December 27, 2017

MoCo Council prevents Robin Ficker from testifying on tax bill

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Email from Montgomery County Council President Hans Riemer to Robin Ficker on Christmas night; there is no mandated limit on how many spea...
Thursday, December 7, 2017

MoCo Council president Hans Riemer arrested

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A Montgomery County Councilmember who has had trouble obeying the law in the past found himself in handcuffs Wednesday. Council President ...
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Riemer seizes Council presidency, declares war on his constituents

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A backroom political deal culminated Tuesday with a unanimous vote by the Montgomery County Council naming Councilmember Hans Riemer Counc...
Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Despite record tax hikes, bungling Montgomery County Council runs up $120 million shortfall

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Montgomery County is facing a $120 million budget shortfall, despite record tax hikes on residents in 2016 and 2017. County Executive Ike ...
Friday, November 17, 2017

Montgomery County Council clueless in meeting with Maryland transportation official

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Another clueless performance by the Montgomery County Council in a transportation meeting yesterday has many in the business community que...
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Jobocalypse ahead after Montgomery County Council approves $15 minimum wage

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"That's a lot of extra Slurpees to sell" The potentially-devastating impact of a $15 minimum wage was evident moments a...
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

MD A.G. opposing $4 billion deal...for company in his own state

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A virtually unprecedented situation is unfolding in Maryland. The state's attorney general, Brian Frosh, is opposing a $4 billion doll...