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Dec 26, 2023

Here’s Why D.C. Residents Who Receive Food Assistance Might Not Get Their SNAP Boost Next Year

The Council and Bowser administration are at odds on how to fund critical safety net programs.

Oct 24, 2023

D.C. Council Considers Grant Program To Fund Local News Outlets

The measure would use vouchers to have D.C. residents decide how to allocate funds to sustain local news outlets amid their declining revenues.

Apr 26, 2022

Ward 4 Councilmember Introduces D.C. ‘Green New Deal’ Bills For Housing And Lead Pipe Removal

D.C.’s Green New Deal uses social housing and lead remediation workforce to limit climate change.

Aug 04, 2021

Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Calls For Speedier Investigation Into Karon Hylton-Brown’s Death

Hylton-Brown, 20, died last October after being pursued by D.C. Police officers while on a rental moped.

Mar 02, 2021

Progressive Lawmakers Are Considering Raising Taxes On The Rich. Should They?

“Asking a little something out of people that are weathering this so well … is the right thing to do,” Councilmember Charles Allen tells DCist.

Nov 19, 2020

Meet The Women Who Will Turn The D.C. Council Majority-Female For The First Time In Decades

This year’s elections mean a majority of the legislature will be women as of 2021.

Apr 15, 2020

A City Agency Removed 250 Campaign Signs For A D.C. Council Challenger. Officials Say It Was An ‘Honest Mistake’

Ward 4 candidate Janeese Lewis George’s campaign signs were taken down by the Department of Public Works last week.

Mar 18, 2020

First Candidate Claims To Max Out Public Financing Funds For D.C. Elections

The campaign of Janeese Lewis George, who’s running for the Ward 4 D.C. Council seat, made the announcement Wednesday.

Mar 06, 2020

Community Activist Renée Bowser Bows Out Of Ward 4 D.C. Council Race

That leaves two Democratic challengers vying for the seat held by incumbent Brandon Todd, who’s seeking the position for the third time.

 
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