Press Releases

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch December 20, 2018 Norton Gets D.C. Code Felons New Benefits in First Step Act, Headed to President’s Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said that the First Step Act, which…

For immediate release Contact: Diane Shinn D.C. Employee Travel Payment Policies Need Improvement Errors in calculation of travel costs resulted in over-/under-payments to government travelers; oversight of repayment process needs…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                                December 19, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Communications   AG RACINE SUES FACEBOOK FOR FAILING TO…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Dora Taylor-Lowe (DHS)   Mayor Bowser Celebrates a Family of Eight Securing Long-Term Housing in “A Home for the Holidays” Campaign Second Annual Campaign…

For Immediate Release: December 19, 2018 Contact: Kellie Armstead Didigu, Public Affairs Specialist Greer Gillis Confirmed as DC PSC Commissioner (Washington, D.C.) Greer Gillis was confirmed as the new Commissioner for the Public Service…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) New U.S. Census Bureau Numbers Officially Put DC’s Population Over 700,000 Official Numbers Show that Washington, DC Has Gained Over 100,000 Residents in Eight Years…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2018 Contact: Jonathan Shafer National Park Service reopens rehabilitated Fort Dupont Drive First phase of road improvements completed in Fort Dupont Park WASHINGTON - The National Park…

For Immediate Release: December 18, 2018 Contact: Kellie Armstead Didigu, Public Affairs Specialist Willie L. Phillips Confirmed as Chair of the DC PSC (Washington, D.C.) Today, Willie L. Phillips was confirmed as the new Chair of the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Mayor Bowser Introduces Legislation to Expand Contracting Opportunities for Small and Local Businesses (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the Council passed legislation…

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2018 CONTACT: Latoya Foster (EOM) Victor Jimenez (MOCA) Mayor Bowser Releases Report on the State of Immigrants in the District Report Provides Overview of How Bowser Administration…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 18CONTACT: Denise Robbins, Communications Director, CCAN Action FundCamila Thorndike, DC Campaign Director, CCAN Action FundJustin McCarthy,  DC Climate Coalition Breaking: DC Council Passes…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2018 Contact: Rebekah Whilden, Washington D.C. Chapter of the Sierra Club Stephanie Steinbrecher, Ready for 100 Action Washington D.C. Passes Historic Climate Legislation, Establishes…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch December 17, 2018 Norton Says Her Budget Provision Will Ensure D.C. Stays Open if Federal Government Shuts Down Introduces Bill to Grant Back Pay to Furloughed Federally Contracted Low-Wage Workers WASHINGTON,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Chanda Washington (DMPED) Mayor Bowser Delivers More Senior Affordable Housing and Retail to Southwest at Kickoff of Phase II Construction on 555 E Street…

ANALYSIS OF DIVERSITY IN D .C. SCHOOLS FINDS LITTLE OVERLAP BETWEEN RACIAL AND ECONOMIC DIVERSITY New data shows a diversifying Washington region, but diversity is hard to find school by school in the District of Columbia. A new report,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 14, 2018 CONTACT: Susana Castillo (EOM) Mayor Bowser Appoints Terrie Rouse-Rosario as Acting Executive Director of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser…

DC COURTS ANNOUNCE NEW PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE PUBLIC AND EXPAND ACCESS TO JUSTICE Date December 12, 2018 WASHINGTON – DC Court of Appeals Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby and DC Superior Court Chief Judge Robert Morin today…

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Contact: Josh Glasstetter ‘Save Our Vote’ Continues Fight for DC Tipped Workers following Court Ruling WASHINGTON – The Save Our Vote referendum committee will continue to work to…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                                December 12, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Communications  AG RACINE SUES SIX MARYLAND PARENTS…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts Mayor Bowser Awards More Than $300K in Vision Zero Grants To Local Community Partners Working to Create a Safer, Stronger DC Washington, DC – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that $317,000 in…