Montgomery County is reminding residents that the county’s minimum wage will increase on July 1 to reflect the region’s inflation rate, as required by local law.
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Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass will hold a press conference on Monday, March 2 at 12:30 pm to announce the introduction of new legislation called the ICE Out Act.
Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) will recognize National Consumer Protection Week from Sunday, March 1 through Saturday, March 7 with a series of outreach and education efforts aimed at helping residents avoid scams and make informed purchasing decisions.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a $1 million special appropriation to the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget to support programs run by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
Will Jawando, chair of the Education and Culture Committee, will host three public forums to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget recommendations for Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College.
The Montgomery County Council has approved a new regulation requiring operators of multifamily rental buildings to develop and submit an Emergency Safety Plan as part of their annual Fire Code Compliance permit process.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services, in partnership with the Keeping It Safe Coalition, is sponsoring two student contests aimed at raising awareness about the risks of underage drinking and encouraging alcohol-free celebrations during prom season. (more…)
Montgomery County officials say the recent winter storm left snow accumulations of up to 6.9 inches in some northern areas, along with wind gusts reaching 40 mph.
Montgomery County Government will open Monday, February 23, with optional unscheduled or liberal leave for non-essential employees, while residents are advised to check ahead for possible weather-related closures. Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed, recreation and senior programs will be limited or canceled, recycling and trash collection will proceed as scheduled, and the County’s 311 call center will operate regular hours. (more…)
Montgomery County has launched an ongoing solicitation for organizations to operate Business Cohort Training Programs designed to support local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits.
Montgomery County’s Chief Administrative Officer Richard Madaleno shared a parking advisory Saturday night as snow is expected to fall from Sunday into Monday, with a Winter Storm Warning in effect for roughly half of the county and a Winter Weather Advisory for the remaining areas.