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Jun 26, 2019

New D.C. Council Bill Would Ban Riding Scooters At Night

The legislation would also reduce the scooter speed limit on sidewalks and set up new rules for parking the vehicles.

Oct 10, 2017

D.C. Already Passed A Paid Family Leave Law. Here’s Why The Council Is Still Discussing It

Here’s what is happening with the legislation’s latest go-around.

Feb 21, 2017

D.C. Council May Again Revisit System For Paid Family Leave

A hearing on the new proposal (or proposals) may not be held until June.

Nov 01, 2016

D.C. Council Passes Right-To-Die Bill

On first reading.

Sep 16, 2016

Robert White Takes Over Vincent Orange’s Council Seat

The colors of the D.C. Council shift once again.

Aug 15, 2016

Vincent Orange Officially Resigns After Ethics Kerfuffle

“I’m happy, if you’re happy. We all should be happy. Just be happy,” the At-large councilmember said on his last day in elected office.

Aug 03, 2016

Vincent Orange Defends His New Gig As Head Of D.C. Chamber Of Commerce

“As you and I sit here there is no conflict,” he told Kojo Nnamdi.

Jun 14, 2016

Three Incumbents, All Bowser Allies, Lose Their Seats On The D.C. Council

Trayon White edged out LaRuby May in Ward 8, Vince Gray made a decisive comeback in Ward 7, and Robert White took Vincent Orange’s At-large seat. Brandon Todd hung on to his Ward 4 seat.

Sep 23, 2015

McDuffie Introduces Bill To Address Spike In Violent Crime

The bill focuses on neighborhood engagement rather than extra policing.

Nov 19, 2014

Gray Vetoes Bill That Provides Meals For Low-Income Students On Winter Days Over Safety, Funding Concerns

A Councilmember who introduced the legislation is “baffled.”

 
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