Tag: legislation
New Act Incentivizes E-bikes to Increase Sustainability
An act passed unanimously by the DC Council Tuesday morning is intended to incentivize Washingtonians who purchase qualifying electric bikes with up a rebate...
Norton Re-Introduces Legislation for Relocation of Emancipation Monument
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) marked the beginning of Black History Month by reintroducing her bill that would remove the Emancipation Monument from Lincoln...
Legislation Introduced to Decriminalize Street Vending
At a Press conference Tuesday morning, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) and Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau announced they have co-introduced the Street...
DC Council Holds First of Two Redistricting Votes Tuesday
DC Council will meet twice Tuesday, May 24 to consider new boundaries for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions. When they do, they'll have a new map...
ICYMI: New Laws in DC As Of Jan. 1
There are a few new laws going into effect in the District on Jan. 1, 2022. Check which impact you:
Living Wage Goes Up
In accordance...
Opinion: Ward 6 Councilmember Risks Prolonging Homelessness and Displacement
Aug. 3, 2021 was a jubilant day for homelessness advocates. The DC Council passed a new fiscal year budget with a historic amount of...
DC Council Mandates Vaccination for Staff
DC Council adopted a vaccination policy at their legislative meeting Tuesday, Oct. 5 which requires all new and current employees, including councilmembers, to be...
March for Voting Rights and DC Statehood
Show up for DC Statehood!
On August 28th, March On For Washington and Voting Rights will call for a democracy that exists not only in name,...
Meet the New Executive Director of CHAMPS
Tony Tomelden cannot hold still. He is constantly moving behind the bar at The Pug (1236 H St. NE), filing receipts, cleaning glasses, stopping...
Bowser, Mendelson Propose Differing Marijuana Bills
On Monday morning, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson spoke at a press conference about new proposed marijuana legislation in DC. Mendelson's new legislation, the...
