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Street Sense: Council considers increased oversight for housing authority and housing production…

Editor Feb 22, 2019

Three bills were introduced at the Feb. 5 D.C. Council meeting that are aimed at increasing transparency in the city’s public housing authority and within the awarding of funds for the development of more affordable housing.

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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. …

City Paper: Mary Cheh Introduces Bill to Seal Eviction Records, Give Tenants Notice of Eviction…

Editor Oct 16, 2018

Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh introduced a bill during Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting to reform how D.C. Superior Court handles and maintains records of eviction proceedings, an effort to ameliorate the sometimes "lasting,…

DCist: Movie Theaters Are Often Frustrating For The Deaf Community. This Bill Could Help

Editor Sep 19, 2018

Theaters in D.C. would be required to offer open captions for some of their film showings to improve the movie-going experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, under a new bill introduced by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen on…

Curbed DC: D.C. could approve tougher lead testing requirements for rental housing

Editor Sep 19, 2018

On Tuesday, a majority of the D.C. Council preliminarily endorsed new legislation that would make it easier for District renters to know if housing contains lead-based paint hazards, and to pursue legal action against neglectful landlords…

Washington Post: Sports betting would be legal in D.C. under newly introduced legislation

Editor Sep 18, 2018

The nation’s capital could be the next home to legal sports betting under legislation introduced Tuesday. D.C. Council member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) proposed a bill that would let residents and visitors place wagers on sports matches,…

Norton to Introduce Bill to Give D.C. Complete Authority to Set CFO Pay

Press Release Aug 8, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch August 8, 2018 Norton to Introduce Bill to Give D.C. Complete Authority to Set CFO Pay WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced today that she will introduce a bill to give the…

Councilmember Silverman Introduces Bill Requiring LLCs to Disclose Primary Ownership

Press Release Jul 13, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2018 CONTACT: Ashley Fox Councilmember Silverman Introduces Bill Requiring LLCs to Disclose Primary Ownership WASHINGTON, D.C. – Continuing her efforts to strengthen consumer protection and…

CCAN Action Fund Statement: D.C. Councilmember Introduces New Climate Bill

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

CCAN ACTION FUND FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2018 CONTACT: Denise Robbins, Communications Director Camila Thorndike, Carbon Pricing Director CCAN Action Fund Statement: D.C. Councilmember Introduces New Climate Bill…

Councilmember Allen introduces bill banning non-disclosure agreements around sexual misconduct

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018 Contact: Erik Salmi Councilmember Allen introduces bill banning non-disclosure agreements around sexual misconduct Today, Councilmember Charles Allen introduced the “Sexual Misconduct Sunshine…

Councilmember Todd Proposes Tiered Tax For Rideshare & Expansion of Homestead Tax Exemption

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2018 CONTACT: Joshua Fleitman Councilmember Todd Proposes Tiered Tax For Rideshare & Expansion of Homestead Tax Exemption Washington, DC – Today, Councilmember Brandon…

Nadeau Bill Increases Tax Refund for Low-Income DC Taxpayers

Press Release Jun 26, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini Nadeau Bill Increases Tax Refund for Low-Income DC Taxpayers The Rainy Day Refund Act will help Washingtonians increase savings while lifting more taxpayers out of…

Councilmember Todd Introduces Bill To Protect Immigrants From Extortion

Press Release Jun 26, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2018 CONTACT: Joshua Fleitman Councilmember Todd Introduces Bill To Protect Immigrants From Extortion Washington, DC – Today, Councilmember…

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Mayor Muriel Bowser today offered a preview of the "growth agenda" legislation she'll be asking the DC Council to revisit.

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