DCist: D.C. Council Advances Solar Bill Despite Equity Concerns
In a late night vote, the D.C. Council advanced a bill to require more solar energy in the District, despite opposition from environmental groups and concerns about the bill’s impact on low-income people of color.
DCist: D.C. Council Approves Series Of Significant Criminal Justice Reforms
The D.C. Council unanimously approved a group of criminal justice reforms that would make police disciplinary records publicly available, strengthen oversight of the D.C. Jail, and expand people’s opportunities to get their criminal…
WTOP: ‘This is the first step:’ Study to identify backup drinking water supply for DC area gains…
D.C. and its Virginia and Maryland suburbs are dependent on the Potomac River as the main — or sole — source of drinking water.
DCist: D.C. Domestic Workers May Soon Have Employment Protections Under New Bill
The D.C. Council has voted unanimously on its first vote to pass the Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022, which would extend rights and protections to more than 9,000 domestic workers – including house cleaners,…
DCist: Facing Uncertain Outcome, D.C. Council Delays Vote On Bill To Dissolve Housing Authority…
The D.C. Council on Tuesday postponed a planned vote on an emergency bill that would dissolve the 13-person board of the D.C. Housing Authority and replace it with a nine-person “stabilization and reform” board that proponents said would…
Washington Post: Lacking support, D.C. Council chair delays housing authority overhaul vote
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) withdrew a proposal late Tuesday night to dissolve and remake the city housing authority’s governing board, citing a lack of support, but vowed to bring the measure back within weeks.
District Links: Mendelson delays vote on DCHA governance bill; council OKs bills for fare-free bus…
For hours, it looked like the DC Council's consideration of a bill to overhaul the DC Housing Authority's governance would mark the dramatic climax of the legislature's daylong meetings on Tuesday.
DCHA is promising operational reform. What does that mean for residents?
Two months after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a stinging assessment of the DC Housing Authority (DCHA), the public outcry as well as the potential penalties are already leading to change — though some…
WTOP: Council paves way for making Metrobus free in DC
D.C. is one step closer to making it free to ride Metrobus in the city.
Washington Post: D.C. votes to eliminate Metrobus fares in movement toward free transit
The D.C. government will subsidize bus rides within the city limit starting July 1, allowing passengers to board free
DCist: D.C. Council Advances Bill That Makes Metrobus Service Free
The District is one step closer to free Metrobus service after the D.C. Council voted to advance a bill that would eliminate any cost to board buses in D.C. starting next July.
Courtland Milloy in The Post: A gentle girl becomes a tough woman. But how much more killing can she…
You may have heard of Asiyah Timimi, an anti-violence activist in D.C. and mother of three sons. She has been in the news lately because of her advocacy and because each of her sons has been a victim of gun violence.
Washington Post: D.C. mayor launching nationwide search to replace 911 director
Karima Holmes withdrew from the nomination process after facing opposition from the D.C. Council
Press Release: AG Racine Statement on Council Vote on Bill to Reform DC’s Crime Lab
News Release — DC Office of the Attorney General
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December 6, 2022
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OAG Has Pushed to Reform Lab to Restore Integrity to the District’s Criminal…
Press Release: DC Council Passes Landmark Domestic Worker Protections
News Release — At-large DC Council member Elissa Silverman
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David Connerty-Marin
Bill’s champion, Silverman: They’re asking for “dignity, respect, fairness, and a safe workplace”
WASHINGTON,…
Press Release: Council Passes Metro For DC Bill on First Vote to Make Buses Free in DC and Create…
News Release — Ward 6 DC Council member Charles Allen
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December 6, 2022
Contact: Erik Salmi
Today, the DC Council unanimously passed Councilmember Charles Allen’s Metro For DC bill, paving the way for free…
WTOP: Metro’s latest plans: Fare restructuring, more frequent trains
You may no longer need an advanced math degree to calculate how much you’re going to pay when you hop on a Metro train.
District Dig: Land Grab — Muriel Bowser looks to tighten her grip on the D.C. Housing Authority
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser took decisive steps last week to orchestrate a complete takeover of the federally funded, independent D.C. Housing Authority.
City Paper: Latest Proposal to Revamp DCHA’s Board Still Eliminates Critics Who Called Attention to…
The D.C. Council will vote Tuesday on emergency legislation to create a nine-member board of commissioners.
Axios: Here’s how Metro’s new budget proposal will impact you
Metro has released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2024, which starts July 1, 2023. It includes ambitious plans to make the agency more efficient and user friendly.