Economy
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Follow the science? Not in Jawando’s push for rent-control. (Part 1)
Read more: Follow the science? Not in Jawando’s push for rent-control. (Part 1)Council Member Will Jawando is leading the County Council’s effort to introduce county-wide rent control. Since taking office, CM Jawando has been pursuing policies, enactments, and budgets that are void of any policy analysis, and the issue of rent control is no exception. In this post we’ll review remarks he made at a recent hearing…
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Omnibus Earmark for MoCo: “Equity Incubator” at the Universities at Shady Grove
Read more: Omnibus Earmark for MoCo: “Equity Incubator” at the Universities at Shady GroveThe rushed-through Federal Omnibus “Budget” Appropriation for federal fiscal year 2023 survived amendment votes in the United States Senate and is now headed to the United States House of Representatives. It will likely pass in current form, barring something unforeseen. The bill directs $1.7 trillion in spending for the fiscal year ending in September 2023…
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Data Reveals MoCo Administrators and Department Heads Receive Salaries 600% Greater Than Median Income Worker
Read more: Data Reveals MoCo Administrators and Department Heads Receive Salaries 600% Greater Than Median Income WorkerThere is a wide wage gap in Montgomery County. Data from government watchdog website openthebooks.com reveals that Montgomery County Administrators and Department Heads are receiving some excellent direct compensation. This, at a time when the median income for working people in Montgomery County has stagnated to about $50,100, with household (joint) income coming in at…
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“I own 2 rental properties and am prioritizing affordable housing”
Read more: “I own 2 rental properties and am prioritizing affordable housing”As reported by Bethesda Beat, newly confirmed County Council President Evan Glass laid out his top priorities for the next legislative session. Among these was the issue of “affordable housing”. Long serving as a talking point in the recent election cycle, affordable housing has been discussed at length by the current County Council and County…
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Why is Montgomery County Giving $100,000 (and More) to an Already Successful, Expanding German Multi-National?
Read more: Why is Montgomery County Giving $100,000 (and More) to an Already Successful, Expanding German Multi-National?Imagine you have a successful neighbor. Super nice fellow, he’s got a nice car, a great big house. An awesome pool and backyard. He invites you over for some parties and a BBQ. He mentions he’s expanding on his property and building a small guest house and outdoor bar near the pool. Would you reach…
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Not ‘The Onion’: MoCo Government “Alcohol Beverage Services” Department Spending Revenue on Beverage Coasters to “Curb Drunk Driving”
Read more: Not ‘The Onion’: MoCo Government “Alcohol Beverage Services” Department Spending Revenue on Beverage Coasters to “Curb Drunk Driving”Montgomery County, Maryland is one of the only county governments in the entire United States of America that controls the retail sale, distribution and wholesaling of liquor and spirits, while simultaneously controlling the whole-sale distribution of beer and wine to retailers and restaurants / bars as well. This means hundreds of thousands of adult patrons…