Governor says five major projects in the county are in peril unless law changes
Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced Wednesday plans to introduce emergency legislation to repeal a transportation scor…
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Raskin successor in state senate named
Del. Will Smith (D-20) COURTESY PHOTO
Del. Will Smith (D-20) was selected to replace outgoing Congress-bound Sen. Jamie Raskin (D-20) in the Maryland Senate last Wednesday.
A former appointee b…
Legislators examine police surveillance power
The General Assembly House Judiciary Committee is revisiting whether police use of surveillance technology without a warrant is constitutional as delegates prepare for the 2017 legislative session.
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Noah’s Law takes effect in Maryland
ROCKVILLE – A new law intended to curb drunken driving went into effect in Maryland on October 1, 10 months after a drunk driver struck and killed Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta.
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New laws begin in Maryland
Starting Oct. 1, various laws will go into effect in Maryland, including laws to deter drunken driving, increase police accountability and public safety, promote workers’ rights, establish opioid addi…
Democrats support, Republicans oppose Question 1 on fall ballot
State Del. David Moon (D-20) authored HB 260, a constitutional amendment to change how officials are appointed to fill vacancies in the comptroller’s and attorney general’s offices. FILE P…
‘Let Summer be Summer’
Hogan echoes the sentiment with an executive order which pushes public school start date after Labor Day
Principal Cabell Lloyd of Meadow Hall Elementary School greets students on the first day of sch…
Sarbanes pushes back against public cynicism of government
Rep. John Sarbanes (D-3) PHOTO BY DANICA ROEM
ROCKVILLE – “I wish the country wasn’t so angry at the government right now.”
Public cynicism about politics and people spending more time on…
Legislator takes aim at guns
State Del. Luke Clippinger (D-46) said he is planning to reintroduce a bill that would prevent people on the federal Terror Watch list from purchasing a firearm in Maryland.
The bill by the Baltimore …
Sentinel Celebrates Birthday
The Montgomery County Sentinel is now 162.
The newspaper has won multiple regional and national awards for photography, news reporting and general excellence, including News Organization of the…