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Federal Judge Rules Against Activists Seeking to Block Capital Beltway Project
A judge dismissed a lawsuit by environmental groups trying to stop the expansion of the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270.
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Council Enacts Albornoz-Luedtke Bill to Safeguard Job Applicants’ Healthcare Privacy
The County Council passed Bill 44-23 on Tuesday to protect job applicants’ healthcare information from employer inquiries.
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Maryland Officials Okay More Purple Line Money, but Not Gladly
Governor Wes Moore and state financial officers approved nearly $500 million in additional funds for the troubled Purple Line project on Wednesday, despite condemning its delays and rising costs.
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Opioid Deaths Spur Push for Kids to Carry Naloxone
Currently, a disparate and ambiguous set of district-level policies has created confusion on the role students may play in preventing opioid deaths among their peers. But a bill before the Maryland General Assembly aims to provide a clear and uniform set of standards.
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Lawmakers Work Toward Solution on Juvenile Justice
Sen. Will Smith, D-Montgomery County, said that lawmakers will “do whatever makes sense to ensure that, obviously, our youth have the supports to succeed and public safety is upheld.”
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Winter 2027 Set as New Target for Purple Line Debut, Confirm Transportation Officials
Maryland transportation officials announced plans to seek approval for up to $425 million in payments related to delays in the Purple Line project, pushing back the light rail line’s opening to winter 2027.
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Renters Alliance Hosts Councilmember Kate Stewart, Discusses Pending Legislation
Montgomery Council Vice President Kate Stewart discussed upcoming legislation aimed at protecting renters on Wednesday evening at the Montgomery County Renters Alliance Town Hall.
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Montgomery County Secures $87 Million for Flash Bus Rapid Transit and Pedestrian Safety Projects
Over $87 million in funding for pedestrian improvement projects and the expansion of the Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network in Montgomery County has been approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works.
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Maryland Secures $15 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Expansion
Maryland officials announced on Friday that the Clean Energy Center will be receiving a $15 million grant to support the installation of 58 electric vehicle charging stations across the state.