Curbed: D.C. housing inspectors could check for mold in rental properties under new bill
As of now, tenants largely have to rely on their landlords’ good graces to have mold remediated
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WTOP: DC police chief addresses rising murder rate, residents’ complaints
WASHINGTON — For roughly five hours on Thursday, a D.C. Council committee heard complaints, allegations and anecdotes from city residents unhappy with the police department, ranging from leadership to the rank and file on the streets.…
Washington Business Journal: Proposed D.C. bill would increase oversight of affordable housing fund
D.C. Councilwoman Elissa Silverman backed legislation last year to increase transparency among limited liability companies planning developments in the District.
Alan Roth: Breaking up DCRA isn’t enough — we need a deputy mayor for urban planning and enforcement
DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson recently revived his proposal to break up the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, which he first introduced more than a year ago in the previous council period. Under his bill, a new Department…
Washington Post: D.C. residents call for a new chancellor to build trust and stability in schools
This time, they want it to be different.
Chalkbeat: 5 questions on Lewis Ferebee’s record in Indianapolis as he seeks to lead D.C. schools
As Lewis Ferebee faces confirmation hearings before securing the top job in Washington, D.C., schools, his record as superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools offers insight into how he would lead.
jonetta rose barras: DC inches closer to sports betting
The majority of DC Council members renewed their commitment this week to the goal of making the District the first jurisdiction in the region to offer online sports betting. In a 7-6 vote, lawmakers on Tuesday approved the Sports Wagering…
David Zipper on CityLab: Washington Will Decriminalize Fare Evasion. Better Idea: Free Transit
Evidence of discrimination in enforcement drove D.C.’s City Council to decriminalize transit fare evasion. But cities should consider abolishing fares entirely.
Washington Post: The federal government isn’t funding gun-violence research. Should the District?
D.C. lawmakers are proposing a new center to study gun violence, a move that would place the District in the vanguard of local governments seeking to fund research that gun-safety advocates say has been neglected by federal officials.
Statement from Councilmember Charles Allen on Office of the US Attorney’s decision to shift…
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February 6, 2019
Contact: Erik Salmi
202-724-8063
Statement from Councilmember Charles Allen on Office of the US Attorney’s decision to shift prosecuting District residents for local offenses in federal…
WAMU: More Help Might Be On The Way If You’ve Got Mold In D.C.
It’s a homeowner or renter’s nightmare. Something catches your eye in the corner of your living room. Upon closer look you see it’s a pattern of mold blooming at the base of the wall. You have to get rid of it immediately.
DCist: D.C. Council Gets (Some) Answers About Why City Didn’t Intervene Sooner In Damage Of Franklin…
After an oversight hearing earlier this month where more or less nothing was learned, the D.C. Council on Wednesday had another meeting trying to ascertain how and why developers of a new museum destroyed so much historically protected…
With council vote delayed, Fort Dupont Ice Arena renovation veers back to solid footing
Nearly 45 children crowd the ice on a typical Saturday morning at Fort Dupont Ice Arena on Ely Place SE in Ward 7. Groups of kids divide between coaches at different ends of the rink and perform drills in their almost overlapping groups.
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Washington Post: D.C. Council approves sole-source sports betting contract, aid to federal workers
The D.C. Council on Tuesday narrowly authorized the city to grant a sole-source contract to run its new foray into online sports betting, a move that concerns critics who believe the lucrative deal should be competitively bid.
WAMU: Sports Betting In D.C. Gets One Step Closer To Becoming Reality With Council Vote
Only two days after the Super Bowl — one of the most lucrative days for legal and illegal wagering — the D.C. Council took a first step towards ensuring that residents and visitors will be able to legally cast bets on the next big game.
City Paper: Brianne Nadeau Introduces Bill to Strip Public Housing Authority of Independent Status
Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau wants to revoke the D.C. Housing Authority's status as an independent agency. She introduced a bill on Tuesday to fold the Authority into the purview of the Office of the Mayor.
Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Introduces Legislation to Create a State-of-the-Art Research Center…
For Immediate Release: February 5, 2019
Contact: Nolan Treadway
Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Introduces Legislation to Create a State-of-the-Art Research Center to Address Root Causes of Firearm Violence in the District
The…
WTOP: For now, DC Council won’t vote to criticize diversion of ice rink funding
WASHINGTON — D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson will pull from Tuesday’s Council agenda the vote on a resolution targeting the mayor’s plan to divert funding from Fort Dupont Ice Arena renovations.
Councilmember Todd Introduces Legislation To Improve Affordability & Livability For Veterans In…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 5, 2019
CONTACT:Joshua Fleitman
Councilmember Todd Introduces Legislation To Improve Affordability & Livability For Veterans In District Of Columbia
Retirement Income Tax Exemption &…
Cheh’s Bill to Hold Insurance Companies Accountable for Unfair and Unpaid Claims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 5, 2019
Communications Director: Kelly Whittier
Cheh’s Bill to Hold Insurance Companies Accountable for Unfair and Unpaid Claims
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, February 5th, Councilmember Mary M. Cheh…