Breakfast Links: Poll says Marylanders support regional sales tax to fund Metro
Marylanders on board with regional sales tax to help fund Metro
Most Marylanders support funding Metro through a regional sales tax, according to a new poll. The poll also found that even though many Marylanders say Metro has gotten worse over the past few years, they're optimistic things will improve. (Post)
The hiring freeze foreshadows how bad budget cuts could be for the DC area
The Trump administration's federal employee hiring freeze is likely the reason why the region recently lost 2,700 federal jobs. Local economists say that the freeze is a taste of what's to come if proposed budget cuts are fully realized. (Aaron Gregg / Post)
Maryland mulls proposal to fine slow left lane drivers
Driving slowly in the left lane in Maryland could get you a $250 fine under a newly proposed bill that's popular with many state lawmakers. But some worry that the law will encourage speeding and make highways less safe. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
More housing is coming to One Loudoun
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors gave the green light for the construction of 200 more residential units at the mixed-use Loudoun One community. But it's a far cry from the 700 extra units the developer initially requested. (Karen Goff / WBJ)
Hogan outlines wish list of transporation projects that could use federal money
Maryland Governor Hogan sent a letter to USDOT Secretary Elaine Chao requesting federal aid for several transportation projects including Metro, the Purple Line, high-speed rail, and replacement of the American Legion Bridge. Metro and the Purple Line didn't make the cut on earlier lists. (Katherine Shaver / Post)
Montgomery County’s population continues to grow
Montgomery County added about 7,600 people to its population last year, and with a total of over a million residents, it's Maryland most populated jurisdiction. But the county's growth is a few thousand less than it was in previous years. (Bethesda Beat)
Why are people leaving the DC area?
Weaker than expected job growth could be one of the reasons why over 30 thousand people left the region last year. Many are likely moving to other areas that offer more job opportunities and have lower costs of living. (Andy Medici / WBJ)
Secret Service makes for a parking nuisance in Kalorama
Residents of DC's Kalorama neighborhood are used to high-profile neighbors, but since Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner moved in, many say the Secret Service is taking up too much parking. After neighborhood complaints, DC negotiated with the Secret Service to remove two of four “No Parking” signs. (Post)
Is Dupont Circle’s energy-creating sidewalk a boondoggle?
The new sidewalk on Dupont Circle that generates energy when pedestrians walk over it isn't generating much energy, and many pedestrians don't even know about it. Was the sidewalk's $300,000 price tag a good use of tax dollars? (Amanda Kolson Hurley / City Paper)
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