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Washington Post: D.C. Council rejects reprieve for students ineligible for School Without Walls

Editor Feb 19, 2019

D.C. lawmakers Tuesday rejected an effort to provide a reprieve to hundreds of students who applied to one of the city’s most selective public high schools but were disqualified because of a mistake by city officials.

District government

Council’s first-month introductions seek action on issues from poverty to taxpayer advocacy

Kalina Newman Feb 5, 2019

From re-examining funding streams for at-risk students to limiting the spread of bedbug infestations, DC Council members are seeking to tackle an array of issues with their initial legislative introductions of the council’s 23rd session. …

DCist: Mayor Promises A Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales Is Coming ‘Soon.’ One Councilmember Isn’t…

Editor Jan 7, 2019

At-large Councilmember David Grosso plans to introduce legislation to legalize the sale of marijuana in D.C. this Tuesday, just as he has every Council term he’s been in office—but this year may prove different.

Grosso seeks to prevent special taxpayer funding of new football stadium

Press Release Jan 7, 2019

For Immediate Release: January 7, 2019 Contact: Matthew Nocella Grosso seeks to prevent special taxpayer funding of new football stadium Washington, D.C. – In advance of the Council’s first legislative meeting of the new year,…

Afro-American: D.C. Organizations Optimistic about Passing of School Safety Act

Editor Dec 28, 2018

It was a week of big bills passed over the last several days as legislators in both the District and federal government pushed through landmark bills addressing the environment and prison reform. But a bill that may have gone under the…

Opinion

jonetta rose barras: Council Chairman Phil Mendelson’s education mess

jonetta rose barras Dec 27, 2018

What was he thinking of? I wanted to ask DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson that question a day after he decided essentially to name himself and at-large Council member David Grosso co-chairs of the Committee on Education. As the head…

Washington Post: D.C. Council offers muted response to lawmaker’s sign-company controversy

Editor Dec 22, 2018

D.C. Council member David Grosso called Friday for the creation of a special committee to investigate ties between fellow lawmaker Jack Evans and a digital-sign company.

Washington Post: D.C. Council Chairman asserts more authority over schools

Editor Dec 20, 2018

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) on Thursday announced changes to the legislative body that would give him greater oversight of education, following a year of school scandals.

Washington Post: Redskins D.C. stadium idea runs into opposition from D.C. Council, Capitol Hill

Editor Dec 13, 2018

D.C. Council Member David Grosso (I-At Large) on Wednesday urged Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), the city’s nonvoting congresswoman, to do all she could to block what he called a “backdoor attempt” to pave the way for the Washington Redskins to…

DCist: Education Committee Chair Seems Lukewarm On The Mayor’s Chancellor Pick, Won’t Rush…

Editor Dec 3, 2018

After a months-long search, Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced Lewis Ferebee, the former superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools, as her pick for the new D.C. Public Schools chancellor. But this isn’t the end of the process—the D.C.…

Statement of Councilmember Grosso on the nomination of Lewis Ferebee to be the Chancellor of D.C.…

Press Release Dec 3, 2018

For Immediate Release December 3, 2018 Contact Matthew Nocella Statement of Councilmember Grosso on the nomination of Lewis Ferebee to be the Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools Washington, D.C. – The following is a statement…

District government

Families call on DC Council to deregulate parent-led playgroups

Catherine Douglas Moran Nov 13, 2018

Parents lobbying the DC Council to reduce regulations on parent-led playgroups may get a decision before the end of the year, as the District’s legislators work to find a solution that does not inconvenience playgroups with overly…

Robert White and David Grosso in The Washington Blade: Combatting Trump’s threats with D.C. health…

Editor Oct 27, 2018

It is impossible to fight inequality unless you first bring it into the light. That’s why we were alarmed when, earlier this year, the Trump administration threatened to strip questions from two of the largest national health surveys that…

Washington Post: D.C. Council members look to curtail mayor’s control of city schools

Editor Sep 18, 2018

Some D.C. lawmakers want to curtail mayoral control of the city’s education system — a move that could blunt criticism that the D.C. Council has done little to hold Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) accountable after high-profile school scandals…

jonetta rose barras: Jockeying for committee chairmanships

jonetta rose barras Sep 18, 2018

At-large DC Council member Anita Bonds recently announced she intended to relinquish her position as chair of the DC Democratic State Committee, choosing instead to run for the second-place leadership position. Much applause was heard…

WAMU: D.C. Mayor’s Control Of Schools Under Challenge

Editor Sep 17, 2018

Members of the D.C. Council are challenging Mayor Muriel Bowser’s control of schools. Council Member David Grosso is introducing a bill that would make the Office of State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) an independent agency outside of…

Opinion

David Grosso: DC leaders must pay attention when students explain what they need

Commentary Aug 20, 2018

This week marks the return to school for most students in the District of Columbia. In the last decade, significant progress has been made to provide quality educational opportunities to our students. There have been great improvements in…

jonetta rose barras: Another day, another new government entity

jonetta rose barras Jun 15, 2018

WHENEVER a District government agency has been found to be in chaos, unable to perform even its most basic duties, the solution devised by many elected officials, civic leaders and advocates has been to expand the bureaucracy. Case in…

Councilmembers David Grosso and Robert White introduce legislation to improve LGBTQ health data

Press Release Jun 5, 2018

For Immediate Release June 5, 2018 Contact Matthew Nocella Councilmembers David Grosso and Robert White introduce legislation to improve LGBTQ health data Washington, D.C. – Today Councilmembers David Grosso (I-At Large) and…

Councilmember Evans secures dedicated funds for the Commission on the Arts and Humanities

Press Release May 17, 2018

For Immediate Release: May 15, 2018 CONTACT: Joe Florio, Director of Communications Councilmember Evans secures dedicated funds for the Commission on the Arts and Humanities With support from Councilmember David Grosso, dedicated…

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Mayor Muriel Bowser yesterday signed emergency legislation to require the public release of Metropolitan Police Department body-worn camera footage in connection with serious use of force incidents…

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In DC, many people have asserted that the June primary will usher in a generational shift in the city’s political class. What does that really mean? Is it simply that several politicians who have…

District Links: Bowser aims to boost hospitality sector with reform bill; House set to vote on ‘Make DC Safe and…

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After announcing in November that she wouldn't be running for a fourth term, Mayor Muriel Bowser joked at a press briefing that she was looking forward to having the chance to join friends for a…

District Links: Bowser admin seeks development proposals for St. E’s East, Georgia Avenue parcels; field for…

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The District is inviting development proposals for a nearly 7-acre chunk of the St. Elizabeths East campus in Ward 8 as well as several adjoining underutilized Georgia Avenue parcels in the Emery…

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