District Links: Senate panel OKs bill to allow redevelopment of RFK Stadium site under DC control; DYRS legislation prompts broader debate; and more

By Chris Kain On Nov 19, 2024 Last updated Nov 19, 2024

A Senate committee has advanced legislation that would lease the expansive RFK Stadium campus to the District for 99 years and allow for mixed-use redevelopment that could include a new home for the Washington Commanders.

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