Policy Monitoring 

Across the country, there are ongoing discussions regarding privacy issues and surveillance technology. Concerns from mass surveillance &...

Councilmember Ed Burroughs recently introduced CB-009-2025 , the Revised Elderly Property Tax Credit. It addresses the need to revise the...

MC 9-25 would authorize the Montgomery County Council to adopt either a ranked-choice or an approval voting method for elections.

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and...

In recent years, discussions around policing practices have gained significant traction, particularly concerning traffic stops and the...

If you've been keeping up with the news or browsing social media in recent years, you've probably come across discussions about digital...

Montgomery County residents struggling with rising property taxes may find relief in the proposed Bill 45-23, Property Tax Credit –...

Montgomery County has taken a significant step towards menstrual equity by introducing Bill 42-23, Health and Sanitation – Menstrual...

This week, an important bill was introduced by Council President Glass on behalf of County Executive Marc Elrich in Montgomery County,...

Recently, Bill 35-23, known as the County Minimum Wage-Tipped Workers Act, was introduced, which Councilmembers Jawando and Mink...

Recently, at a Prince George’s County Council meeting, CB-076-2023, was introduced, which would make revisions to the County's Fair...

Earlier this week, Montgomery County Council introduced Bill 32-23, Police-Policing Advisory Commission. Bill 32-23 aims to amend the...

Maintaining public safety and improving emergency response are important aspects for any community. This week, a bill was introduced in...

Earlier this week, Montgomery County Council had its final reading on Bill 15-23, Landlord-Tenant Relations- Anti Rent Gouging. This bill...

The Prince George's County Council recently discussed CB-072-2023, also known as the Prince George's County Creating Helpful Incentives...

The Healthy Restaurant Program. aims to encourage and expand healthier eating restaurant options within the County.

This Thursday, the D.C. Council's Committee for Housing will hold a Housing Public hearing on B25-0049, the "Local Rent Supplement...

The Montgomery County Council is currently examining Expedited Bill 25-23, which, if enacted, would change how taxes are calculated for...

Happy Juneteenth!! As always, it is a busy policy week in the DC Area. Here are some of the most important meetings occurring around the...

This week, various local government bodies across the DC metropolitan area are convening for legislative meetings to discuss and...