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Dec 07, 2022

D.C. Council Passes Solar Bill In Final Vote

D.C. lawmakers are giving the local solar industry a boost, requiring 15% of electricity to come from solar by 2041. Critics of the bill say it helps grow solar at the expense of “ordinary ratepayers and working class” District residents.

Oct 21, 2022

Fairfax School Board Resolves To Support Inclusive Teaching – But Without The Word ‘Equity’

The final resolution affirms the schools’ commitment to inclusive teaching, but took out references to “equity” and “antiracism.”

May 19, 2022

Youngkin Blames Equity-Focused Policy For Decline In Student Test Scores

A new report released Thursday by the Virginia Department of Education details falling test scores, though the commonwealth still performs well in comparison with other states on nationwide exams.

May 04, 2021

What If Low-Income D.C. Kids Had Trust Funds? With ‘Baby Bonds,’ One Lawmaker Wants To Try It

A bill from D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie would give qualifying kids a $1,000 payment into a trust fund when they’re born, followed by annual payments as high as $2,000 until their 18th birthday.

Apr 02, 2021

Latino Residents In Prince George’s County’s Hardest Hit Area Get Vaccinated At CASA

The clinic’s head nurse says providing vaccines to this community is coming “full circle” with the pandemic.

Mar 01, 2021

As Marijuana Legalization Advances In The D.C. Region, Lawmakers Focus On Racial Equity

Lawmakers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are working on how to ensure that communities impacted by marijuana’s criminalization benefit from its legalization.

 
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