District Links: DC to begin taking unemployment applications for self-employed; Racine opposes prosecuting local gun cases in federal court; and more

By Editor On Apr 22, 2020 Last updated Apr 22, 2020

Happy Wednesday. Freelancers, gig workers, independent contractors and people who are self-employed in DC will soon get access to unemployment benefits via the DC Department of Employment Services.

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