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Congressman David Trone Slams Retaliatory Funding Cuts to National Defense and Diversity During Defense Subcommittee Mark-up

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 18, 2023

On June 15, 2023, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released a statement condemning Republicans’ funding cuts during the markup of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill:

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Summerfest Returns to Bohrer Park July 1 Gaithersburg’s Premier Summer Festival & Fireworks Spectacular

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 18, 2023

Celebrate America’s independence with friends and family at SummerFest, Gaithersburg’s illuminating summer festival on the expansive grounds of Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm.

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Raskin, Ivey, Blumenthal, Booker, Wyden Introduce Legislation to End Economic Racial Discrimination

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 18, 2023

On June 15, 2023, Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD), along with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act, legislation to protect individuals from racial discrimination and foster economic inclusion.

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Raskin, Cardin Introduce Legislation to Improve Transparency and Accountability in Private Prisons

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 17, 2023

Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) on June 14, 2023 introduced legislation to require that all U.S. government agencies comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests relating to private prisons, jails or detention facilities, including immigration detention facilities.

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Congressman David Trone Slams Retaliatory Funding Cuts to Rural Communities and Vulnerable Americans During Ag Full Committee Mark-up

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 14, 2023, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released a statement condemning Republicans’ devastating funding cuts to rural communities and vulnerable Americans during the markup of the Committee’s Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill:

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Juneteenth Holiday Closures

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 16, 2023

In observance of Juneteenth, City offices and most facilities will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, with the exception of the following.

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Congressman David Trone Slams Retaliatory Cuts to Veterans, PACT Act Funding During MilCon Subcommittee Markup

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 13, 2023, Congressman David Trone, member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released a statement condemning Republicans’ devastating funding cuts to veterans, service members, and their families during the markup of the Committee’s Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill:

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Propose a Project to Improve Your Neighborhood

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 12, 2023

The city is seeking input from community members about Rockville’s Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2029.

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Jubilation Day Brings Gospel Music to City Hall Concert Pavilion

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 12, 2023

Gospel music, the uniquely American art form that gave rise to jazz, blues, R&B, and rock and roll, will be celebrated to the highest as the City of Gaithersburg presents the 17th Annual Jubilation Day Gospel Concert.

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Trone, Capito, Gillibrand, Meuser Reintroduce the Supporting Families Through Addiction Act

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 7, 2023, Congressman David Trone (D-MD) reintroduced the Supporting Families Through Addiction Act with Congressman Dan Meuser (R-PA) in the U.S. House of Representatives, alongside Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in the U.S. Senate.

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Raskin Leads Letter to NigeRaskin Leads Letter to Nigeria’s New President Urging Release of Political Prisoner Mubarak Balaria’s New President Urging Release of Political Prisoner Mubarak Bala

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 9, 2023, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and six of his colleagues wrote to Nigeria’s newly elected president, Bola Tinubu, urging him to pardon Mubarak Bala, a prisoner of conscience sentenced to 24 years in prison for posting messages on social media critical of Islam.

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Summer Outdoor Concert Series Returns to Olde Towne

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 11, 2023

Gaithersburg’s popular Summer Outdoor Concert Series returns to the City Hall Concert Pavilion.

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Trone Accepts Congressional Champion Award on Behalf of Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 11, 2023

Monday, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), co-founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, attended the America Honors Recovery Awards Gala with Faces and Voices of Recovery to accept the 2023 Congressional Champion Award on behalf of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force.

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City Seeks Comments on Fleet-Wootton Intersection Safety

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 10, 2023

The city is seeking comments about a study of the intersection of Fleet Street and Wootton Parkway.

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News From the District: Congressman Trone Celebrates Women in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder, Preserving National Parks, and Young Maryland Leaders

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 10, 2023

Last Friday, Congressman David Trone and Senator Ben Cardin attended a graduation ceremony celebrating women in recovery from substance use disorder at Brooke’s House, a residential treatment facility for women in Hagerstown. Afterward, Trone visited the C&O Canal National Historic Park and on Saturday, spoke at the 2023 Maryland Statewide Congressional Award Ceremony to honor Marylanders’ accomplishments.

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Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force Co-Chairs Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Designating June 6th as Naloxone Awareness Day

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 6, 2023, the co-chairs of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force were joined by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ed Markey (D-MA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) in announcing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 6, 2023, as Naloxone Awareness Day.

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Municipal Elections Take Place November 7

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 7, 2023

Gaithersburg residents will cast their ballots for three City Council Members in the November 7, 2023 Election.

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Mayor & City Council Designate June as Pride Month in Gaithersburg

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 6, 2023

The City of Gaithersburg celebrates Pride Month in June with an official proclamation and programs that celebrate the strength, dignity, and achievements of LGBTQIA+ communities.

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Raskin Statement on H.r. 3746

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 6, 2023

On May 31, 2023, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement on H.R. 3746.

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Dive Into Summer With Water Safety Day on June 2

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 1, 2023

As part of National Water Safety Month, the City of Gaithersburg and the City of Rockville are jointly hosting Water Safety Day, a free event designed to help people of all ages safely enjoy water activities throughout the summer.