In The News - Kate Stewart - Councilmember - Montgomery County Council, Maryland

Kate in the News

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General Coverage

What does Montgomery County’s most powerful woman really want? - The Banner Montgomery, 11/24/25
Rep. Raskin's Local Hero Video Series: Week 289 Feat. Kate Stewart - 12/31/25
Councilmember Stewart Honored for Public Service - Montgomery Community Media, 12/4/25

Response to Federal Actions

Support Package
- ‘The Need is Great’: Council Approves Millions to Buffer Shutdown Impacts - Montgomery Community Media, 11/18/25
- Montgomery County passes $7.75 million plan for food assistance and nonprofit support - The Banner Montgomery, 11/18/25
- County Council approves $7.75M spending package to address shutdown impacts - Bethesda Today, 11/18/25
- Montgomery County Council approves $7.7M for food assistance, mental health nonprofits - WTOP, 11/18/25
- Montgomery County Council passes ‘support package’ to help families, nonprofits impacted by shutdown - DC News Now, 11/18/25
- Montgomery County Council approves $7.75 million public service support package for residents - WUSA 9, 11/19/25
- Montgomery County, Md. leaders pledge $7.75M for aid if SNAP runs out in November - WJLA 7 News, 10/28/25
- Here’s how Montgomery County plans to use $7.75 million to respond to SNAP cuts - The Banner Montgomery, 10/28/25
Food Assistance and Healthcare
- ‘They Want to Break Us, But We Can’t,’: Delaney Packs Snack Bags for Kids Before SNAP Benefits End - Montgomery Community Media, 10/31/25
- With federal food aid disruptions looming, Germantown’s Upcounty Hub provides relief - Bethesda Today, 10/31/25
- Amid Shutdown, Gov. Moore, Maryland State & County Officials Vow to Help Residents Pay for Health Care - Montgomery Community Media, 10/3/25
- ‘We Cannot Let This Shutdown Break Us’: Germantown Center Continues Services - Montgomery Community Media, 10/2/25
- What to do if you’re affected by the government shutdown - The Banner Montgomery, 10/3/25
Supporting the Federal Workforce
- County Strives to Assist Displaced Federal Workers - Montgomery Community Media, 10/22/25
- Fired federal workforce gets ongoing support in Montgomery Co. - WTOP, 10/22/25
- ‘We are damage control’: Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center officially opens - Bethesda Today, 10/10/25
- This county in Maryland is making it easier for laid-off federal employees to find jobs - WUSA 9, 7/17/25
- MoCo launches public-private partnership to address federal workforce cuts - Bethesda Today, 3/24/25
- Coalition Supports Residents Affected by Federal Budget Cuts - Montgomery Community Media, 3/24/25
- Hundreds Rally to Support NIH in Bethesda - Montgomery Community Media, 3/8/35
- Montgomery County to address laid-off government workers at Tuesday meeting: What to know - WJLA 7 News, 2/25/25
- Montgomery County launches web series to assist fired federal workers - DC News Now, 2/24/25

Housing

New $97M Silver Spring complex offers low-income residents opportunity to rent, own homes - Bethesda Today, 6/27/25
Residents Testify on Council’s ‘More Housing N.O.W.’ Proposal - Montgomery Community Media, 3/11/25
Council Proposes Bill to Expand Homeowners’ Tax Credit Eligibility - Montgomery Community Media, 2/12/25
Council: Houses of worship can build affordable housing on their land - Bethesda Today, 4/2/24
Bill introduced to improve tenant protection after deadly Silver Spring apartment fire - WJLA 7 News, 3/5/24
Montgomery Co. proposal would allow churches to build affordable housing - WJLA 7 News, 1/28/24

Early Childhood & Education

Education
- Early education gets a $10 million boost in Montgomery Co. - WTOP, 9/25/25
- Leaders Announce $10 Million For Early Childhood Education - Montgomery Community Media, 9/24/25
- MCPS says Crown, Northwood, Woodward high schools on track to open in 2027 - Bethesda Today, 3/25/25
- County Council, MCPS officials to discuss Blueprint for Maryland’s Future - Bethesda Today, 1/28/25
Childcare
- County Council unanimously passes child care provider tax credit - Bethesda Today, 9/16/25
- Community members urge expansion of property tax credit for child care providers - Bethesda Today, 7/10/25
- Council Bill Aims to Increase Property Tax Credit for Childcare Providers - Montgomery County Media, 6/16/25
- County to offer discounted public parking for social workers, child care center employees - Bethesda Today, 3/6/25

Transportation & Environment

Purple Line
- ‘We really feel invisible’: Business owners along the Purple Line say they need more help fast - The Banner Montgomery, 11/24/25
- Montgomery County businesses still being impacted by Purple Line construction - FOX 5 DC, 9/22/25
- Purple Line Track Work Expected to Finish in Spring 2026 - Montgomery Community Media, 9/22/25
- Silver Spring children’s safety nonprofit receives $5K grant from Purple Line Transit Partners - Bethesda Today, 8/8/25
- ‘Devastating’: County assists Silver Spring families displaced by Purple Line construction flooding - Bethesda Today, 8/5/25
- Maryland offering grants to businesses impacted by Purple Line construction - FOX 5 DC, 3/3/25
Energy
- MoCo moves one step closer to purchasing energy for residents - Bethesday Today, 10/24/25
- Council Approves Bill that Delivers More Choice, Better Prices for Renewable Energy - Montgomery Community Media, 10/23/25
- Council Enhances Building Energy Performance Standards - Montgomery Community Media, 2/25/25
Bring Your Own Bag
- Montgomery County Council approves plastic bag ban — with some exceptions - WTOP, 2/12/25
- Montgomery County adopts plastic bag ban, doubles tax on paper bags - Washington Post, 2/11/25
- Fee for plastic bags increasing in Montgomery County - WUSA 9, 2/11/25
- Montgomery County bans plastic retail shopping bags - Bethesda Today, 2/11/25
- Plastic Bag Ban Approved by Council - Montgomery Community Media, 2/11/25
- First hearing held to discuss proposed bag ban in Montgomery County - FOX 5 DC, 1/14/25

Public Safety

Drivers will now be fined $90 for turning right on red in certain parts of Montgomery Co. - WJLA 7 News, 9/4/25
Montgomery County Council to Give $1.2 Million to Help Prevent Local Hate Crimes - Washington Jewish Week, 4/7/25
Crime drops in downtown Silver Spring, but youth crime remains a concern, police say - WTOP, 4/7/25
Montgomery County awards $1.2 million in anti-hate security grants - Bethesda Today, 4/3/25
As major crime drops in downtown Silver Spring, county police focus on retail, auto theft - Bethesda Today, 3/26/25
Bill Would Regulate Surveillance Technology Including Drone Program - Montgomery Community Media, 2/11/25
Council President Emphasizes Police Are Focused on Safety, Trust - Montgomery Community Media, 1/27/25

LGBTQ+ Rights and Investments

MoCo Pride Center
- MoCo’s first LGBTQIA+ center just opened. Advocates say it’s more important now than ever. - The Banner Montgomery, 9/17/25
- Pride Center Opens with Services for LGBTQ+ Community - Montgomery Community Media, 9/2/25
- Montgomery County’s first LGBTQ community center opens in Bethesda - Washington Blade, 9/2/25
- MoCo Pride Family Resource Center opens in downtown Bethesda - Bethesda Today, 8/31/25
LGBTQ+ Rights
- County Leaders React to Supreme Court ‘Opt Out’ Ruling - Montgomery Community Media, 6/27/25
- ‘Painful setback’: Local politicians, LGBTQ+ advocates react to Supreme Court ruling in parents’ opt-out case against MCPS - Bethesda Today, 6/27/25
- Council President Denounces Trump’s Orders Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights - Montgomery Community Media, 2/3/25

Inclusion

‘A continent of 54 diverse countries’: Why Montgomery County celebrates African Heritage Month - WTOP, 9/22/25
County Leaders Rally in Support of Residents from the African Diaspora Amid Immigration Crackdowns - Montgomery Community Media, 9/10/25
Interfaith Iftar Event Focuses on What People Have in Common - Montgomery Community Media, 3/17/25
Council President Stewart Sits in on Community Exchange ‘Safe Space’ for Black Residents - Montgomery Community Media, 2/27/25
‘African American History Is American History’: Council Honors Labor Movement During Black History Month - Montgomery Community Media, 2/4/25
During Minority Legislative Breakfast, Legislators Vow to Uphold County’s Values - Montgomery Community Media, 12/6/24

Community Engagement

‘Buckets and Beats’ Youth Block Party Happening Friday in Silver Spring - Montgomery Community Media, 9/22/25
Montgomery County leaders host special panel ahead of County’s 250th anniversary - DC News Now, 9/17/25
Montgomery County Leaders Announce a 250th Anniversary Plan That Puts Diversity at the Center - Montgomery Community Media, 9/17/25