Politics & Government
Intercounty Connector, Poverty, Marriage, Hybrids: This Week in Regional Government
It's what some see as a new era in Maryland in terms of development, and there is major action on the same-sex marriage bill.
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- : Howard County continues its transition to having an entire fleet of government trucks that are environmentally friendly. It just added two hybrid trucks to its roster. Columbia Patch has the story.
- Residents in Howard County spoke out in favor of same-sex marriage in Maryland, saying they want legal rights so their children can be provided for. Ellicott City Patch was there.
- and video It seems like people in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties have been talking about the Intercounty Connector (ICC) for a long time. Now, it’s open, at least partially, and officials are lauding it as a gateway to a better future for the area. Colesville Patch was there for the ribbon cutting.
- A Brookings study shows that Prince George’s County has the highest poverty rate in the greater Washington, D.C., suburban area. County officials say they aren’t surprised and nonprofits need more help in filling that need. Laurel Patch is watching the County Council’s actions.
- Is Baltimore County leaning Republican? Well, that’s up for major debate. Catonsville Patch takes up the controversy.
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