Montgomery County, State Police Deployed to U.S. Capitol Amid Chaos
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers have been deployed to the U.S. Capitol as supporters of President Donald Trump storm the building.
Gov. Larry Hogan directed Maryland State Police to help Metropolitan and Capitol Police. He said he told the Maryland National Guard Adjutant General to call a rapid response team to assist law enforcement.
Gaithersburg City Councilman Ryan Spiegel said he is looking into sending Gaithersburg Police to the Capitol.
The U.S. Capitol went into lockdown Wednesday as pro-Trump protestors stormed the building. Before the session was suspended due to the chaos, Congress met Wednesday to certify electoral college votes and confirm Joe Biden as the next U.S. president. Trump has encouraged his supporters to protest what he believes is a stolen election. In the electoral college, Biden defeated Trump 306-232.
Deadline for county to spend federal relief funds extended to end of 2021
More than $96M left to spend in COVID-19 relief programs
December 29, 2020 | 8:29 am
December 29, 2020
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This story was updated at 1:29 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2020, to clarify a quote.
After scrambling to get COVID-19 relief funds to struggling residents and businesses, Montgomery County officials now have another year to distribute the rest.
Montgomery County Marc Elrich, who the County Council criticized over the pace of relief spending, said the extension lets the county remain careful and deliberate in how it distributes the money.
More than $96 million of the federal and local funds set aside for relief programs for residents and businesses affected during the pandemic remains to be spent or encumbered, according to a Wednesday staff report.
Bars, restaurants could save up to $2,500 apiece By Dan Schere |
December 18, 2020
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State Del. Eric Luedtke, said he plans to introduce legislation to exempt Montgomery County bars and restaurants next year from paying on-premises alcohol licensing fees in 2021-2022.
The county also could refund its 2020-2021 fees, according to an announcement from Luedtke’s office.
In Montgomery County, businesses pay an annual fee to the county’s Alcohol Beverage Services department. The fees can range from $100 to $2,500 depending on the type of license, according to the fee schedule.
In June, Gov. Larry Hogan passed an executive order that gives localities the right to waive alcohol licensing fees for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Montgomery County will temporarily suspend indoor dining and cut capacity at retail establishments, starting at 5 p.m. (Shutterstock)
ROCKVILLE, MD An executive order that will temporarily suspend indoor dining and cut capacity at retail establishments in Montgomery County is set to take effect at 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
The County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the action in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Under the order, restaurants will have to shutter indoor dining. Outdoor dining, carryout, and delivery however will still be allowed each day between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
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