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Jan 19, 2022

D.C. Government Employees Don’t Have Paid Medical Leave. Lawmakers Want To Change That

The employees who run D.C.’s paid leave program and the rest of the city’s services are not eligible for it.

Aug 10, 2021

Update: D.C. Will Start Enforcing Its Vaccine Mandate For Government Workers In March

Employees who don’t get a shot will have to undergo weekly testing for the coronavirus.

Apr 09, 2020

D.C. Considers Storage Trailers For The COVID-19 Dead As Region Braces For An Influx Of Corpses

Funeral homes and morticians across the region are stocking up on protective equipment and following health guidance for their line of work.

Sep 30, 2014

D.C. Government Will Begin Paid Family Leave Program Tomorrow

Up to eight weeks of paid family leave under new program.

Apr 17, 2013

In Which a D.C. Government Agency Makes a Funny

A D.C. government made a funny today, and we approve.

Mar 06, 2013

D.C. Government to Switch to Wind Power for Electricity Needs

The D.C. government’s agencies will be getting all of their electricity through wind power for at least a year.

Dec 21, 2012

Feds, D.C. Government to be Closed on Monday

Both the D.C. and federal governments are giving workers Christmas Eve off.

Oct 29, 2012

The Sandy Stay-Home Continues: D.C. Schools, Government, Early Voting Centers Closed Again Tomorrow

D.C. officials announced this afternoon that schools, government and early voting centers will be closed on Tuesday, October 30.

Oct 28, 2012

D.C. Government Closed on Monday

Mayor Vince Gray announced that the District of Columbia government wil be closed tomorrow as Hurricane Sandy approaches.

Oct 03, 2012

D.C. Council to Consider Trio of Bills Targeting Non-Resident D.C. Government Workers

Should D.C. do more to ensure that its government workers live in the city? The D.C. Council will debate a trio of bills on that very issue today.

 
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