MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council committees will review the FY26 Capital Budget and amendments to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for the Department of Transportation, Montgomery County Police Department, and Housing Opportunities Commission on March 3. The meetings will also include briefings on holiday traffic safety, rent stabilization, troubled properties, and code enforcement. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government:

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore announced initiatives to support Marylanders affected by federal workforce layoffs and funding changes, including expanded online resources, job fairs, and streamlined hiring processes for public service roles. The state is partnering with local leaders and agencies to assist workers in transitioning to new careers, particularly in education and government.

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MDLottery

Maryland Lottery and Gaming is promoting Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March through an advertising campaign, educational resources, and partnerships with state agencies and casinos to encourage responsible gambling and provide support for those affected by problem gambling.

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Crime

On Thursday evening in Montgomery County’s Circuit Court, Judge Jill Cummins sentenced defendant, Cynthia Moore, 42, of Montgomery Village, to 30 years in prison suspending all but 21 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release after Moore was previously convicted on six counts of child neglect.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County government has announced that the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) will share consumer protection information during National Consumer Protection Week (March 2–8) and throughout the year. (more…)