WTOP: DC Jail to improve transgender housing policy to settle lawsuit
The D.C. Department of Corrections agreed late Wednesday to improve housing policies for transgender people at the D.C. Jail, according to a news release.
Washington Post: D.C. jail to end shackling of transgender detainees, settles lawsuit
The D.C. Department of Corrections will end a policy that places transgender people in shackles when they are first processed at the jail, after a settlement filed in court on March 23 concluded a months-long dispute over gender housing…
DCist: D.C. Jail Changes Transgender Housing Policies As Part Of Lawsuit Settlement
D.C.’s Department of Corrections has agreed to alter its policies for housing transgender people in the D.C. Jail as part of a settlement with a transgender woman who filed a class action lawsuit against the jail for holding her in a men’s…
Press Release: Councilmember Christina Henderson Introduces Legislation to Enhance Reproductive…
News Release — At-large DC Council member Christina Henderson
For Immediate Release
March 24, 2022 Contact: Amanda Farnan
Washington, DC – Today, Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced the Enhancing Reproductive Health…
jonetta rose barras: Swimming in money — but how soon will the drought come, and what’s the plan?
When governments run by prudent decision-makers have money to spare, they generally opt for big investments that will significantly enhance community assets while raising the quality of everyone’s future reality. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s…
District Links: Mayor forms infrastructure task force to maximize federal grants; new complaint…
A new task force will look to maximize the District's ability to obtain federal funds for "transformative, equitable and sustainable" projects through President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure law.
WTOP: ‘Extreme disappointment’ — Metro revises plan to bring back 7000 Series cars; Silver Line…
Metro now says the 7000 Series rail cars that have been sidelined since a derailment last fall are not expected to return to service until this summer at the earliest, under a plan laid out by Metro General Manager and CEO Paul Wiedefeld…
DCist: Here’s What The Playground At D.C.’s First Elevated Park Could Look Like
D.C.’s highly-anticipated elevated park pays tribute to our freshwater friends who may make the Anacostia River swimmable again… mussels! The forthcoming 11th Street Bridge Park will feature a “mussel beach” playground, where residents can…
DCist: A Bad News Day For Metro: No Quick Fix For 7000-Series, Silver Line Opening Delayed Again
Metro delivered two major news items Thursday that rail riders won’t want to hear.
Washington Post: Metro outlines plan to gradually return suspended rail cars through summer
The proposal offers no cause or solution for a defect that has sidelined more than half of the cars in Metrorail’s 7000-series fleet since October.
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Announces DC Build Back Better Infrastructure Task Force
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 24, 2022
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Rich Harrington (EOM)
Taskforce Will Advise on Funding Received Through President Biden’s…
City Paper: A High School Senior Wants to be the Next Ward 3 Councilmember. Meet Henry Cohen.
The 18-year-old says it’s no joke: He’s serious about bringing attention to school issues with his campaign.
Washington Post: D.C. proposes expanding the number of traffic cameras that issue fines
The mayor’s proposed budget would deploy new cameras to target drivers who use bike and bus lanes, and pass school buses
Street Sense: How the rise of telehealth complicates the way people access health care
At the start of the pandemic, Street Sense Media artist and vendor Queenie Featherstone did not have a computer so she saw her doctor on her cell phone.
Press Release: Norton to Continue Efforts to Pass Bill Prohibiting Restrictions on Access to…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
March 23, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today said that, despite the Army’s announcement that it is “pausing” its…
Press Release: Norton Says Phased Reopening of Capitol is Too Slow
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
March 23, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Noting the success of vaccinations in reducing the risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19 and the security…
Press Release: Auditor’s Economic Forecast Model Shows Slow, Steady Growth
News Release — Office of the DC Auditor
For immediate release
Contact: Diane Shinn
Independent report differs slightly in revenue growth projections and GDP growth from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer
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Press Release: Norton to Introduce Bill Requiring Helicopters to Fly at Maximum Permissible Altitude…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
March 23, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), the co-chair of the Quiet Skies Caucus and a member of the Subcommittee…
Press Release: DC Government Agencies File Complaint Against Pepco to Seek Relief for Thousands of…
News Release — DC Office of the People's Counsel
PRESS RELEASE
March 23, 2022
The DC Office of the People’s Counsel (OPC) and the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) today jointly filed a complaint…
Washingtonian: Your Guide to Rooting for Academy Award Nominees Who Have Ties to DC
Look out for these films and movie-biz names at the Oscars this year.