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Nov 30, 2023

Capital One Arena Forever Changed Chinatown. Can It Reverse Downtown’s Post-Pandemic Slump?

Monumental Sports is asking the District for $600 million in taxpayer dollars to renovate the sports arena.

May 25, 2023

Five Things We Learned From D.C. Council’s Roundtable On Dangerous Driving And Traffic Enforcement

Councilmember Charles Allen wants to address lawless driving, poor ticket collecting, fake license plates and more.

Mar 01, 2023

Fare-Free Buses In Jeopardy As D.C. Revenue Projections Drop

While buses are not likely to be funded through surplus this year, the council could decide to fund it through its regular budgeting process.

Feb 20, 2023

D.C. Council Wants To Know Why WMATA And The Metrorail Safety Commission Aren’t Getting Along

The two agencies were in for oversight hearings and say they’re working on better communication.

Feb 03, 2023

A Second E-Bike Rebate Bill Offers D.C. Residents Even More Money To Leave Their Cars At Home

Councilmembers Brooke Pinto and Charles Allen both offer different versions of the same idea — incentivizing District residents to leave their cars at home and cruise around on e-bikes.

Jun 02, 2022

D.C.’s De-Accredited Crime Lab Could Be Made An Independent Agency

A new bill would restructure the troubled crime lab.

Sep 23, 2020

D.C. Council Passes Long List Of Changes To Try To Achieve Zero Traffic Fatalities Goal

The Vision Zero Omnibus bill has been in the works for 16 months and aims to implement more than a dozen ideas to help reach D.C.’s goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2024.

Oct 09, 2019

At The Last Minute, Exceptions Placed Into Sanctuary City Emergency Bill

Potentially hundreds of inmates held in D.C. correctional facilities could still be turned over to ICE by local officials.

Jun 04, 2019

MPD Doesn’t Keep Records Of Complaints Against The City’s 7,500 Special Police Officers

A new bill would change the oversight process for these special police officers.

Apr 19, 2016

Council Unanimously Passes Made In DC Legislation

D.C. manufacturers can receive a “Made in DC” logo and access to a government-created innovation space.

 
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