DC Fiscal Policy Institute staff: Budget shows DC needs bolder investments to put plans into action
The budget just adopted by the DC Council chips away at the major problems our city faces, with some investments that the District leaders can proudly point to. Yet in too many ways it does not go far enough to really tackle the challenges…
Norton to Take to House Floor to Protest House Republicans Blocking Her Amendments to Strike…
Contact: Benjamin Fritsch
July 17, 2018
Norton to Take to House Floor to Protest House Republicans Blocking Her Amendments to Strike Anti-D.C. Riders While Allowing Two Anti-D.C. Amendments, Today
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor…
Norton Says Trump Administration Insults D.C. Residents by Nominating New CSOSA Director Without Any…
Contact: Benjamin Fritsch
July 16, 2018
Norton Says Trump Administration Insults D.C. Residents by Nominating New CSOSA Director Without Any Local Consultation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today strongly…
Norton Releases Testimony Opposing All Anti-Home-Rule Riders to D.C. Appropriations Bill Ahead of…
Contact: Benjamin Fritsch
July 16, 2018
Norton Releases Testimony Opposing All Anti-Home-Rule Riders to D.C. Appropriations Bill Ahead of Rules Committee Hearing/Markup, Tonight
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes…
jonetta rose barras: Ending violence by example
“Despite all the good things and people in my life, I have been greatly affected by violence in my young years,” said Talayia Richardson, a student at DC Public Schools’ Wheatley Education Campus. “Growing up in Washington, DC, I have seen…
Thomas Susman: Are DC officials committed to open government or not?
A new open-government watchdog took office on July 9 when Niquelle Allen became the second director of the DC Office of Open Government. Ms. Allen has her work cut out for her, since that office has become the object of political pressure,…
Norton Requests Briefing with ICE Officials Following Reports of Indiscriminate Raids in D.C.…
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July 16, 2018
Norton Requests Briefing with ICE Officials Following Reports of Indiscriminate Raids in D.C. Neighborhoods
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today requested a briefing…
Lane Closure at Calvert St NW begins July 17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2018
Media Contacts
Terry Owens
Lauren Stephens
Lane Closure at Calvert St NW begins July 17
(Washington, DC) -- The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close single…
Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on 80 Affordable Apartments for Seniors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 16, 2018
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Kathryn Hartig (DMPED)
Gwen Cofield (DHCD)
Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on 80 Affordable Apartments for Seniors
The Abrams Hall Senior…
Sibley Memorial Hospital Receives Prestigious LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental…
Sibley Memorial Hospital News Release
Date:
July 16, 2018
Contact:
Gary Stephenson
Senior Director, Media Relations and Public Affairs
Sibley Memorial Hospital Receives Prestigious LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental…
Marie Reed students uncover the story of their school
While designing a historical exhibit for their school, students at Marie Reed Elementary School found one particularly rich source of inspiration.
Before her death in 1969, Bishop Marie Reed was a powerful force in the civic life of…
Revised Sunday Operational Status of District Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 15, 2018
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Revised Sunday Operational Status of District Services
(WASHINGTON, DC) – DC Water has lifted the Boil Water Advisory.
On Sunday, July 15, all pools except…
Sunday Operational Status of District Services Under Boil Water Advisory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 14, 2018
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Sunday Operational Status of District Services Under Boil Water Advisory
(WASHINGTON, DC) – DC Water’s Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for parts of Northeast…
Revised Update to District Services Under Boil Water Advisory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 14, 2018
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Revised Update to District Services Under Boil Water Advisory
(WASHINGTON, DC) – DC Water’s Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for parts of Washington, DC until…
The Post’s Colbert King: Republicans on the Hill just thumbed their noses at D.C.
There’s no sugarcoating what is taking place on Capitol Hill. By embedding anti-home-rule riders in the fiscal 2019 D.C. appropriations bill, House and Senate Republicans are thumbing their noses at citizens of the District and their…
Norton to Testify Opposing All Anti-Home-Rule Riders to D.C. Appropriations Bill at Rules Committee…
Contact: Benjamin Fritsch
July 13, 2018
Norton to Testify Opposing All Anti-Home-Rule Riders to D.C. Appropriations Bill at Rules Committee Markup, Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) will testify in…
SBOE votes on credit recovery regulations at public meeting
For Immediate Release
Friday, July 13, 2018
Contact: Paul Negron, Public Affairs Specialist
SBOE votes on credit recovery regulations at public meeting
Panelists to discuss graduation task force…
Norton to Go on House Floor to Celebrate Moody’s Aaa Rating for D.C.’s General Obligation Bonds and…
Contact: Benjamin Fritsch
July 13, 2018
Norton to Go on House Floor to Celebrate Moody’s Aaa Rating for D.C.’s General Obligation Bonds and to Argue Congress Should Respect D.C. Budget Autonomy Law
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor…
Silverman Bill Ending License Suspensions for Unpaid Tickets Passes Unanimously
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2018
CONTACT: Ashley Fox
Silverman Bill Ending License Suspensions for Unpaid Tickets Passes Unanimously
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill ending automatic license suspensions for low-income residents who…
Norton Welcomes D.C.-Area Girls to STEM Day on Capitol Hill
Norton Welcomes D.C.-Area Girls to STEM Day on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) this morning welcomed girls from 17 public and public charter schools in the Washington, D.C.-area to Capitol Hill for…