The Washington Inquisitor
Montgomery County
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Montgomery and Prince George’s set different caps on next year’s WSSC Water rate increase
Montgomery approved a 7% ceiling and Prince George’s 5% as WSSC Water begins drafting its fiscal 2028 budget. The utility’s own study recommended 11.7%.
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Maryland’s early vote jumped 58% from 2022. Charles and Prince George’s nearly doubled.
An Inquisitor analysis of State Board of Elections data shows early turnout rose in every county, with the D.C. suburbs leading.
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Montgomery council passes resolution and county files comment opposing 2030 census rule
The county asks the Census Bureau to withdraw its proposed residence and demographic rules and to extend the Nov. 2 comment deadline.
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In D.C., you can officiate your own wedding: a guide to the District’s marriage rules
D.C. law lets couples solemnize their own marriages, and a $45 Superior Court license never expires. How the District compares with Montgomery County and Arlington on fees, waits and courthouse ceremonies.
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Montgomery County Council to vote on resolution opposing Census Bureau’s proposed 2030 residence rule
The Census Bureau proposes counting only citizens and lawful permanent residents toward House apportionment in 2030, citing the Constitution’s “usual residence” standard. Montgomery’s council is expected to vote Tuesday on a resolution…