Montgomery County Council President Hucker Introduces Bill on the Use and Review of Body-Worn Cameras for Montgomery County Police
Per Montgomery County:
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Governor Hogan Signs Legislation to Legalize Sports Betting in Maryland
Governor Hogan signed 226 bills into law today, including legislation to legalize sports betting in the State of Maryland.
Earlier today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which no longer requires residents to wear masks outdoors, or indoors if they are fully vaccinated.
Updated May 18, 2021
Evan Glass Announces Run for Re-Election to County Council
Evan Glass announced via email this morning that he will be seeking re-election to the Montgomery County Council.
BREAKING: Masks No Longer Required Indoors in Montgomery County if You Are Vaccinated
Today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which automatically starts phase two of reopening.
County Executive Marc Elrich Announces Reimagining School Safety and Students’ Well-Being Steering Committee Members
From May 12th, per Montgomery County:
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Governor Larry Hogan will be signing several bills into law tomorrow that were approved by the Maryland General Assembly, including a two year extension on the sale of alcohol via delivery and carryout by licensed restaurants.
The Montgomery County ABS, which regulates the sale of liquor in Montgomery County, passed a temporary resolution back on March 24, 2020 that allows holders of on-premise licenses to sell for carry out and delivery. This was one ways restaurants were able to stay afloat during the pandemic while dining rooms were shut down. A new bill, SB205, will replace the temporary resolution in July.
New COVID-19 Mask Guidelines And Capacity Restrictions For Montgomery County to be Voted on Tomorrow
New COVID-19 Mask Guidelines And Restrictions For Montgomery County to be Voted On Tomorrow
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council, acting as the Board of Health, will adopt a new health order to reflect the counties current vaccination rate, which is now 60% of entire population.
Councilmember Jawando to Hold Press Conference This Tuesday to Announce New Community Informed Police Training Bill
Per the Montgomery County Council:
Governor Larry Hogan Lifts Mask Mandate, Effective Tomorrow (5/15/21)
Following the surprise announcement by the CDC, the state of Maryland will now also be lifting the mask mandate.
Councilmember Andrew Friedson Announces that MoCo Will Enter Final Phase of Reopening in Two Weeks
Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson announced on social media today that more than 50% of Montgomery County residents have received both COVID vaccine doses or the 1-shot J&J.