Policy Monitoring

CLPA updates on specific policy, regulations, legislation, votes, and elections.

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 29- Novemeber 1)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 29, 20246 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 21- October 25)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 21, 20245 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 14- October 18)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 15, 20245 min read

Policy Brief: Bill 18-24, Housing Policy – Standards and Procedures – Amendments (MoCo Council)

Photo credit: Montgomery County Council The Maryland General Assembly recently passed HB 424 , which repealed an outdated mandate for...

Oct 10, 20243 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Question A - County Charter Change Referendum (Charles County, Maryland)

Voters in Charles County, Maryland, will have to make a choice on November 5th that will fundamentally shift how their government...

Oct 9, 20244 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 7- October 11)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 7, 20245 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Candidates for Circuit Judge in Prince George's County

Source: Prince George's County Courts From now until the November election, CLPA will feature profiles of candidates running for office....

Oct 4, 20243 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (September 30- October 4)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Sep 30, 20245 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Candidate Profiles for Prince George’s County Board of Education, District 5

From now until the November election, CLPA will feature profiles of candidates running for office. These profiles provide information...

Sep 27, 20245 min read

Policy Brief: Recidivism Reduction, Oversight, and Accountability for DYRS Act of 2024 (ROAD Act)

Today, the DC Council will have a public hearing in the Committee of the Whole on Bill 25-82, the Recidivism Reduction, Oversight and...

Sep 25, 20244 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (September 23- September 27)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Sep 24, 20246 min read

Policy Brief: Bill CB-081-2024: Community Informed Police Training

CB-081-2024: Community Informed Police Training addresses the recruitment and training of police cadets in Prince George's County,...

Sep 19, 20243 min read

Policy Brief: Understanding "Bill 20-24: Public Campaign Financing-Amendments" in Montgomery County

Montgomery County's " Bill 20-24 , Public Campaign Financing-Amendments," would increase the maximum amount of funds a certified...

Sep 18, 20243 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (September 16- September 20)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and...

Sep 16, 20246 min read

Understanding the Role of the Clerk of the Circuit Court

When most people think about elected officials, they often picture big names like Members of Congress, Mayors, Governors, or City or...

Sep 6, 20244 min read

Shedding Light on Rental Housing: How CB-059-2024 Aims to Empower Renters in Prince George's County

Last month, the Prince George's County Council introduced CB-059-2024 -Rental Housing Disclosure. County residents have long complained...

Aug 21, 20243 min read

Understanding DC's "Female Genital Mutilation Prohibition Act of 2024"

The D.C. Council is considering the 'Female Genital Mutilation Prohibition Act of 2024.' It had its first reading in July and will be up...

Aug 20, 20243 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (July 22- July 26)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and...

Jul 23, 20245 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (July 15- July 19)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and...

Jul 16, 20245 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (July 2- July 5)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and...

Jul 2, 20243 min read