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Mar 28, 2023

Exhibit Celebrating Black Feminism In D.C. Opens At MLK Library This Week

The virtual National Women’s History Museum is behind the new exhibit, which features nearly two dozen Black women activists who’ve made a mark on D.C. and the nation.

Jan 12, 2023

The National Zoo Will Keep Its Online Pass Requirement ‘Indefinitely’

Zoo Director Brandie Smith told Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton the requirement helps the staff provide an “overall better and safer visit” to the zoo.

Jan 10, 2023

Eleanor Holmes Norton Asks National Zoo To ‘Re-Evaluate’ Timed-Entry Requirement

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton says she’s concerned the online pass requirement may be “limiting access or deterring visits to the National Zoo.”

Jan 04, 2023

Eleanor Holmes Norton Reintroducing D.C. Statehood Bill To Congress

Republicans, who are taking over the House, have been opposed to the measure.

Aug 23, 2022

Norton Introduces $50 Million Aid Bill For Migrants Arriving In D.C.

According to Norton, the busing of migrants from the southwestern states has led to an increase in requests for federal funds.

Jan 11, 2022

Norton Wants To End Old-Timey System Of Hand-Delivering D.C. Legislation To Congress

The D.C. Council has to hand-deliver legislation to Congress. There must be a better way, says Eleanor Holmes Norton.

Dec 14, 2021

D.C. Attorney General Sues Proud Boys And Oath Keepers Over Damages From Jan. 6 Insurrection

The lawsuit filed by Attorney General Karl Racine seeks significant damages for the costs incurred by D.C. when hundreds of police officers responded to the insurrection.

Oct 19, 2021

Senate Democrats Remove Spending Bill Provision That Blocked D.C. From Legalizing Marijuana Sales

The House has already removed what was long known as the Harris Rider from the federal budget, and the Senate’s move puts D.C. closer to being able to legalize marijuana sales.

Aug 06, 2021

D.C. Asks Congress (Again) To Let It Charge Sales Tax In Federal Building Gift Shops

Shops and cafeterias in federal buildings are exempt from D.C.’s sales and restaurant taxes, which city officials say is unfair to local businesses.

Jun 17, 2021

Eleanor Holmes Norton Wants To Establish A Memorial For Enslaved Individuals Who May Have Arrived At Georgetown’s Waterfront

Just before the Juneteenth holiday, D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced the bill to commemorate them.

 
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