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The Ultimate Gift Guide for That Montgomery County Councilmember in Your Life (Part 1)
Read more: The Ultimate Gift Guide for That Montgomery County Councilmember in Your Life (Part 1)Need great gift ideas for that Montgomery County Councilmember in your life? That special scold, that tax-hikin’ sanctimonious servant, that professional activist-turned-local politician? It can be hard to shop for the politician in your life that already has so much (like 2.8 acres and a mansion, and student loans paid off via the you, the…
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County & State Data Confirms That Marc Elrich’s Economic Policies Are Leading to Retail Business Vacancies
Read more: County & State Data Confirms That Marc Elrich’s Economic Policies Are Leading to Retail Business VacanciesEconomic reality in Montgomery County keeps biting, keeps asking for a clean slate of policies. Unfortunately for MoCo and its taxpayers, County Executive Marc Elrich is a 37 year politician incapable of changing course.
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Small Businesses Should Benefit from Leaf Blower Rebates
Read more: Small Businesses Should Benefit from Leaf Blower RebatesDid you know that when it comes to garden and lawn tools, that the leaf blower is the most widely owned tool? Here are the rankings from 2012-2020. I think it is a fair wager that many residential property owners own an electric leaf blower as opposed to a gas one. If you have ever…
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Raskin to Our Rescue
Read more: Raskin to Our RescueAs of the current timestamp (2023-10-01 17:01:11 EDT), a federal government shutdown has been averted. Actually, the shutdown has been postponed until the next farce of a budget resolution in November. Federal shutdowns affect every American in terms of operations: there are reductions in air traffic controllers and FDA inspections, national parks close, and much…
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On Top of Higher WSSC (Water) Rates, Higher Property Tax Rates, Montgomery County Residents Will See Electricity Rate Hikes Come October 1st
Read more: On Top of Higher WSSC (Water) Rates, Higher Property Tax Rates, Montgomery County Residents Will See Electricity Rate Hikes Come October 1stIn another whack to the old wallet, Montgomery County residents can (likely) expect higher electric bills this fall and winter as a higher per kilowatt hour (kWh) price rate goes live October 1st for Pepco’s “electricity supply rate, class R and class R-AE” (this is for properties / customers deemed residential and residential-all electric). An…
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Restaurant Surcharges Skyrocket in DC After “Initiative 82” Law, and Many Restaurants “Will Not Make It” Per Industry Insiders.
Read more: Restaurant Surcharges Skyrocket in DC After “Initiative 82” Law, and Many Restaurants “Will Not Make It” Per Industry Insiders.Ready to pay a 20% service charge, on top of your food bill, and before any “tip” given to good service by wait staff, at a Rockville-area restaurant (assuming some remain at the stagnant Rockville Town Center property)? How about an additional 15% service charge, on top of the food bill, at Ruth’s Chris Steak…
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Underlying Fundamentals Have Changed. We Must Adjust Our Course.
Read more: Underlying Fundamentals Have Changed. We Must Adjust Our Course.Some interesting charts that should be considered and debated as Montgomery County pushes for approval of a larger budget, with more spending (and taxing). Labor Force This data is published monthly and is a representation of all persons in the civilian noninstitutional population ages 16 and older classified as either employed or unemployed. The civilian…
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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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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…