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I have spent the past 20 years helping to build a more forward-thinking Montgomery County – where our children have access to a great…
I’m a native of Montgomery County, a first-generation American, the proud son of small business owners, a beneficiary of our local public schools, and…
I am a Democrat running for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council. In this piece I’ll share with you a little about…
Efforts to improve the integrity of the election process in Maryland are gearing up ahead of next year’s General Assembly session. On Tuesday morning,…
Most Americans agree that tax reform and significant tax cuts are badly needed. The keys to successfully reinventing our tax system are to…
While much attention has been paid to the circumstances surrounding Sen. Nathaniel Oaks’ resignation from the Maryland Senate, all eyes will now turn to…
Censuses are as old as civilization. One of the more notable ones took place when the Romans took over Judea and organized a census…
Mayor Pugh, thank you for validating and vindicating the fundamentals of The Baltimore Renaissance Revitalization Project by advocating for a $1 billion revitalization fund…
By J.D. Merrill While much attention has been paid to the circumstances surrounding Sen. Nathaniel Oaks’ resignation from the Maryland Senate, all eyes will…
By Charlie Gerow Censuses are as old as civilization. One of the more notable ones took place when the Romans took over Judea and…