News & Politics

August 28, 2020 Discusses Improving Student Voice Washington, DC—The DC State Board of Education (SBOE) will hold its monthly public working session on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 5:00 pm. As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic  continues globally, the State Board is taking the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our members, staff, and public.

August 27, 2020 First Lawsuit Against Instacart for Tricking Consumers into Believing They Were Tipping Workers Instead of Paying Extra Service Fees WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a lawsuit against Instacart, a grocery delivery service, for charging District consumers millions of dollars in deceptive service fees and for failing to pay hundreds

Thursday, August 27, 2020 (Washington, DC) – On Monday, August 24, DC Health released an updated list of high-risk states where the seven-day moving average of daily new COVID-19 cases is 10 or more per 100,000 persons. Mayor Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-081 with requirements for all people traveling into Washington, DC from high-risk states.

Thursday, August 27, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that the operating hours of three DC Circulator routes will extend to 11 pm. “As we continue through our COVID-19 response and simultaneous recovery, we remain committed to providing safe and socially distanced transit options,” said Mayor

Thursday, August 27, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Wednesday, August 26, 2020 includes 72 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 13,794. The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths. Tragically, 605 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards

August 25, 2020 Honda Must Pay Nearly $2 Million to the District, Add Additional Auto Safety Features and Prevention Measures, Make Company-Wide Improvements   WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that Honda will pay more than $85 million as part of a multistate settlement with 48 Attorneys General over allegations that the

August 24, 2020 OAG Continues Teleworking During COVID-19 to Ensure Seamless Delivery of Legal Services for District Residents WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has relocated to 400 6th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. The office is still conveniently located near the Judiciary Square

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has mandated that all DC-licensed health insurers cover COVID-19 testing with no cost sharing for certain high-risk residents. This requirement, to be administered through the DC Department of Insurance Securities and Banking (DISB), runs through the duration of the public health emergency. “We know that

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Monday, August 24, 2020 includes 45 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 13,684. The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths. Tragically, 604 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards