Beyond MoCo

Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Transportation have unveiled the design concept for the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild, marking a significant step in the multi-year effort to restore the bridge following its collapse. The project aims to reconnect communities, support economic growth, and enhance accessibility, with final design approvals and construction set to follow.

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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued Ice Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for parts of the Mid-Atlantic for “Widespread Impactful Freezing Rain/Sleet.” The Storm Prediction Center has issued the following key messages for the Mid-Atlantic icing.

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Law

A coalition of 20 state attorneys general, including Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, has urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to require Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, to answer further questions regarding reports of politically motivated firings at the FBI. The letter raises concerns about the potential dismissal of FBI officials involved in investigating the January 6th Capitol riots and calls for greater transparency before Patel’s confirmation vote.

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MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act, removing a local restriction that required violent crimes to have occurred within the past 10 years for victims to qualify for U visa certification. The legislation aligns the county with federal and state law, expanding access to legal protections for immigrant crime victims who assist law enforcement. (more…)


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A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 9pm Wednesday until 10am Thursday for Montgomery County, Howard County, Frederick County, Loudoun County, DC, Prince George’s County, and other surrounding areas. An Ice Storm Warning has been issued further north that includes Washington County.

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