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Jan 17, 2023

D.C. Council Votes To Delay Minimum Wage Increase for Tipped Workers To May

Employers with tipped workers will have to pay $6 per hour beginning in May 2023, and $8 starting in July 2023.

Aug 05, 2020

Should D.C. Police Ease Enforcement Of Magic Mushroom Laws? Voters Will Get To Weigh In This Fall

Denver and Oakland have already moved to de-prioritize the enforcement of laws against magic mushrooms and psychedelic plants, and voters in Oregon will consider the issue in November.

Jan 28, 2019

The Question Of Term Limits For D.C. Politicians Could Once Again Be Put On The Ballot

A former longshot mayoral candidate has filed paperwork to put the question on the 2020 ballot.

Jun 14, 2016

The Fight For A $15 Tipped Wage Lives On

Advocates for restaurant workers say they will work to get it on the 2018 ballot.

Jun 01, 2016

D.C. Council Committee Lowers Proposed Minimum Wage For Tipped Workers

To $5.55.

Mar 03, 2016

Is The Board Of Elections Legit? Do The 2014 Elections Count? Judge Declines To Rule Today

Does anything even matter?

Apr 15, 2015

Coalition Launches Campaign For A $15 Minimum Wage In D.C.

They hope to get it on the ballot in 2016.

May 05, 2014

Initiative To Raise D.C.’s Minimum Wage To $12.50 Will Be Considered This Week

The D.C. Board of Elections will hold a public hearing Wednesday.

Nov 26, 2013

Poll: 74 Percent of Voters Support $12.50 Minimum Wage

According to a poll commissioned by D.C. Working Families, a coalition pushing a minimum wage ballot initiative, 74 percent of the 606 voters polled would support a hike to $12.50.

May 10, 2012

Obama’s Support for Marriage Equality Could Upend Virginia and Maryland Politics

President Obama’s newfound support for same-sex marriage has the potential to make significant impacts in elections this year in Maryland and Virginia.

 
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