ROCKVILLE – The 2019 Legislative Session had a solemn tone as long-time Speaker of the House of Delegates, Michael E. Busch, died, just before it ended on April 8. For many politicians in the state, l…
Trump cleared in Mueller probe after two-year investigation
ROCKVILLE – After almost two years of investigation, Special Counsel Robert Mueller cleared President Donald J. Trump from collusion with the Russian government, ending the long probe and scandal that…
Trump issues veto on national emergency declaration
ROCKVILLE – After Congress passed a measure to override his national emergency declaration, President Donald J. Trump issued a veto on March 15, prolonging the debate over funding for his border wall.…
Maryland lawmakers look to greater regulation in pipelines
A Montgomery County state legislator has sponsored a bill that would place greater regulations on natural gas pipelines, in the hope of closing a regulatory loophole. The bill would require the Maryla…
Van Hollen co-sponsors North Korean sanctions bill after summit
Following President Donald J. Trump’s bilateral meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), reintroduced a sanctions bill in the wake of the…
Congress acts to undo Trump national emergency declaration on the border
ROCKVILLE – The Senate is preparing to pass a legislation to block President Donald J. Trump’s national emergency declaration, which he issued in February as an attempt to build a border wall without …
Hogan nominates Leggett to Maryland Board of Regents
Continuing his close relationship with former Montgomery County’s executive, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) appointed Ike Leggett to University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Hogan nominated Leggett to th…
Trump under fire for National Emergency Declaration decision
Maryland is joining 15 other states who are filing suit in federal court, challenging President Donald J. Trump’s declaration of a national emergency, the state’s attorney general announced at on Feb.…
IG details poor culture in DED after abuse
ROCKVILLE — In the aftermath of a scandal that led one former Montgomery County government employee to plead guilty for embezzling $6.7 million, officials are trying to figure out what went wrong. Byu…
RedGate to Close
After years of trouble Rockville decides to close its golf course By Neal Earley @neal_earley ROCKVILLE — RedGate Golf Course will close in January, and its fate will remain in limbo as the Mayor a…