Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 CONTACT: Ashley Fox Silverman, Nadeau Request Attorney General’s Opinion on $46 Million Tax Abatement…

DC Council Seeks to Fund Rental Assistance at the Expense of the Housing Production Trust Fund Contact: Simone Holzer A DC Council proposal to cut the Housing Production Trust Fund (HPTF) as a way to fund DC’s the rental assistance…

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2019 Contact:Matthew Nocella Councilmember Grosso introduces legislation to improve pedestrian safety with extended curbs Washington, D.C. – Councilmember David Grosso today introduced legislation that…

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Lara Pukatch Miriam’s Kitchen ADVOCATES STAGE A PEOPLE’S BUDGET ACTION BEFORE CRUCIAL COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING, CALL FOR INCREASED FUNDING TO END HOMELESSNESS Washington…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2019 Contact: Erik Salmi Councilmember Allen introduces Vision Zero Omnibus bill Today, Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) introduced a bill overhauling the District’s approach to reducing the…

For Immediate Release Press Contact: Casey Anderson CCE Launches District Task Force on Jails & Justice May 6, 2019, Washington, D.C. – The District of Columbia’s Central Detention Facility, does not meet the District’s needs…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Mayor Bowser Introduces Legislation to Support Local Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she…

May 3, 2019 Contact: Jack Miller Norton to Participate in Hearing on Effects of Government Shutdown on Federal Contract Workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced today that she will be…

May 3, 2019 Contact: Jack Miller Norton Visits Washington VA Medical Center WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) visited the Washington, D.C. Veterans Medical Center today with Representative Gerry…

CONTACT: Fred Lewis (OSSE) OSSE DC’s Top Teachers at the 2019 Gold Standard of Excellence EducatorAwards The fifth annual event also recognized this year’s National Blue Ribbon Schools, and OSSE’s new Superintendent’s…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Mayor Bowser Partners with Lyft and Washington Regional Alcohol Program to Offer Discounted Rides on Cinco de Mayo (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Gwendolyn Cofield (DHCD) Mayor Bowser Moves the District One Step Closer to Using DOPA to Preserve Affordable Housing for DC Residents After a Decade-Long…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Fred Lewis (OSSE) Mayor Bowser Delivers High-Quality Child Care Slots for Working DC Families at Two Birds Announces $1.7 Million Federal Grant to Improve…

May 2, 2019 Contact: Jack Miller Norton’s Statement on Mayor Bowser’s Marijuana Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement regarding Mayor Muriel Bowser’s…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2019 Communications Director: Kelly Whittier Cheh Statement on Effort to Remove 1% Sales Tax Increase on Sweetened Drinks to Fund Low-Income Food Programs Councilmembers McDuffie, Evans, and Todd…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 2, 2019 CONTACT: Ashley Fox Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Prioritizes Funding Programs that…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Mayor Bowser Unveils Legislation to Establish Legal Sales of Marijuana to Enhance Safety, Advance Equity, and Provide Clarity (WASHINGTON, DC) –…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2019 Contact: Erik Salmi Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety Budget Recommendations Committee vote on recommendations scheduled for tomorrow, May 2, at 12 pm Ahead of tomorrow’s 12 pm…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mayor Bowser Presents 36th Annual DC Senior Games Seniors from All 8 Wards Participate in Olympic-Style Competition DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contacts: Michael…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Dora Taylor (DHS) Mayor Bowser Releases Point in Time Results, Overall Homelessness Continues to Decrease Annual Survey of People Experiencing…