Montgomery County needs a new commissioner. Here’s how they’ll pick one

The results and ongoing conversations will inform county officials’ work on a Community Health Improvement Plan.

At Thursday’s board meeting, commissioners pushed for a release of frozen federal funds for homeless services. Immigrant organizers proposed the county pass a Welcoming Act.

Last year, the state passed a budget with record education spending. Shapiro is asking for more money for education, including more than $500 million more for schools in need.