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Jan 25, 2024

D.C. Council Chair Quietly Appoints Former Councilmember Jack Evans To Arts Commission

Evans has largely remained out of the spotlight since settling an ethics case with a $35,000 fine nearly four years ago. 

Jan 04, 2024

D.C. Mayor Agrees To Implement SNAP Increase After Threat Of Lawsuit

Approximately 138,000 SNAP recipients were supposed to a 10% increase to their monthly benefit at the start of 2024.

Sep 21, 2023

A Bill Extending D.C.’s Lease On RFK Site Advanced In The House. Is The Drive For A New Stadium Nearing The End Zone?

On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee passed legislation that would give D.C. the power to redevelop the RFK Stadium site–and potentially lure the Commanders back to the District.

Sep 07, 2023

D.C. Council Demands Timeline For Delayed DCPS Food Service Contracts

DCPS has missed multiple deadlines for getting new food service contracts to the D.C. Council for review.

Jun 12, 2023

D.C. Arts Commission Raises Equity Concerns About Budget Changes

The arts commission butt heads with D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson over arts funding and equity concerns before passing the budget amendment Tuesday.

Apr 27, 2023

D.C. Council Prioritizes Free Citywide Buses Over K Street Transit Corridor

Councilmember Charles Allen says pausing the long-planned K Street Transitway makes sense as downtown has changed during the pandemic.

Mar 17, 2023

Vincent Gray Files Charge of Discrimination Against D.C. Council

Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray says Chairman Phil Mendelson discriminated against him on the basis of age and medical status.

Aug 03, 2022

After A Rocky Relationship With The Public, One D.C. Government Agency Is Breaking Up

Come Oct. 1 the D.C . Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs will be broken up into two separate agencies, which advocates hope will lead to more aggressive enforcement of the housing code and consumer protection laws.

Jul 05, 2022

D.C. Council Chairman Introduces Bill To Reform A Heavily Criticized Housing Subsidy Program

Roughly 3% of families enrolled in the rapid rehousing program can afford rent without further assistance once their subsidy expires.

Jun 09, 2022

Majority Of D.C. Council Says They Do Not Support Building A New Stadium At RFK Site

Seven of the 13 members on the D.C. Council signed a letter insisting the dilapidated 190-acre site be redeveloped for more housing, public green spaces and new retail. 

 
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