Press Releases

For Immediate Release Nov. 15, 2018 Media Contact: George Williams, Media Relations Manager Library Kicks Off Planning for Future Library Services in the District Community Input Critical for 10-Year Library Facilities Master…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch November 15, 2018 Norton to Introduce Bill to Create D.C. Residency Requirement for CSOSA and PSA Directors WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today announced she will introduce a bill…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Gwendolyn Cofield (DHCD) Mayor Bowser Increases District’s Authority to Purchase and Preserve Affordable Housing After Ten-Year Wait, New Regulations Allow the…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch November 15, 2018 Norton Welcomes New Members of Congress to D.C., Encourages Them to Support D.C. Statehood and Respect Home Rule WASHINGTON, D.C.—The office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2018   CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Jonathan Kuhl (DPW) Terry Owens (DDOT) Dora Taylor (DHS) Mayor Bowser Directs DC Snow Team to Prepare for Overnight Wintry Mix (WASHINGTON, DC) –  With the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                                November 14, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Communications   AG RACINE LEADS 13-STATE COALITION…

For immediate release Contact: Diane Shinn  New Report Outlines Options to Eliminate One-Size-Fits-All Learning Evidence and lessons learned provide ideas to improve outcomes for D.C. students WASHINGTON, November 13, 2018 – Student…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2018 CONTACT:  LaToya Foster (EOM)   Mayor Bowser Calls on Residents to Join the Conversation About the Future of Washington, DC Mayor Bowser Tasks Second Term Working Group with Making…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2018  CONTACT:  LaToya Foster (EOM) Sean Barry (DMHHS) Dora Taylor-Lowe (DHS) Mayor Bowser Cuts the Ribbon on the Latest Short-Term Family Housing Program, The Triumph in Ward 8 In Keeping Her…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2018 CONTACT:  LaToya Foster (EOM)   Mayors, Councilmembers, & Local Leaders Form National Task Force to Address Housing Crisis Facing Cities Across the Country (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the …

DC Council Is Paying Too Much for Short-Term Rental Reforms Proposal Sets Asides Millions More than Needed, Taking Money from Other City Needs Contact: Simone Holzer The DC Council is voting today on legislation that puts new regulations…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2018 CONTACT: EOM Communications (EOM) Statement from Mayor Bowser on Amazon HQ2 (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser released the following statement on Amazon HQ2: “Amazon in Arlington is a win…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2018 Contact: Erik Salmi   Tomorrow: Council to vote on bills lowering voting age to 16, making penalty for fare evasion on Metro a civil fine   Tomorrow, the DC Council will hold the first of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2018 CONTACT:  LaToya Foster (EOM)   Modified Holiday Schedule for Select District Services (WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia Government offices will be closed on Veterans Day,…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch November 10, 2018 Norton to Speak at Two Events Commemorating Veterans Day, This Weekend Introduces Resolution Honoring D.C. Veterans, Who Served Despite Being Denied a Vote and Full Home Rule WASHINGTON,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2018 CONTACT:  LaToya Foster (EOM) Jack Pfeiffer (DME) Fred Lewis (OSSE)   OSSE Announces Overall Four-Year Graduation Rate of 68.5% for the 2017-18 School Year (WASHINGTON, DC) –…

For immediate release: November 9, 2018 Metro service information for Veterans Day, Monday, November 12 On Veterans Day (observed), Monday, November 12, 2018, Metro will operate service on the following schedules: Metrorail: Trains…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch November 9, 2018 Norton Announces DOJ Inspector General Has Begun Assessment of Conditions at Hazelton Prison WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today said that U.S. Department of…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch November 9, 2018 Norton Expresses Concern about Transportation Options for Returning Citizens at New D.C. Halfway House WASHINGTON, D.C.—The office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today released…