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Prepared Remarks: Trump Inaugural Committee Lawsuit

January 22, 2020 Prepared Remarks by Attorney General Karl A. Racine Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Trump Inaugural Committee Lawsuit Press Call January 22, 2020   Good morning on what I am sure is a very slow news day. I do appreciate the press for gathering. Today, my office is […]

Modified Holiday Schedule for Select District Services January 18-20, 2020

Thursday, January 16, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Government offices will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 20, 2020). Below is information regarding critical, on-going District operations for this day. Service Adjustments The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will observe the holiday; therefore, sanitation services and most […]

Prepared Remarks: Multistate SNAP ABAWD Lawsuit

January 16, 2020 Prepared Remarks by Attorney General Karl A. Racine Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Multistate SNAP ABAWD Lawsuit Press Call January 16, 2020   Thank you all for joining us today. New York Attorney General James and I organized this call to announce that we are co-leading a […]

Rise Up, Debt Down: MLK Financial Empowerment Day of Service

Free   Multiple Dates   Multiple Dates Rise Up, Debt Down: MLK Financial Empowerment Day of Service   by Serve DC Free Event description Rise Up, Debt Down: MLK Financial Empowerment Day of Service King Jr. Elementary School; Saturday, January 18, 2019, from 12PM-3PM Read more Read less About this Event In honor of the […]

Mayor Bowser to Announce $2.3 Million in Great Streets Grants to Local Businesses

Sunday, January 12, 2020 Mayor to Release Study on Supporting Women- and Minority-Owned Small Businesses Washington, DC – On Monday, January 13, at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce $2.3 million in grant funding for local businesses through the Great Streets Program, administered by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. In […]

Mayor Bowser Weekly Press Guidance Monday, January 13, 2020 – Monday, January 20, 2020

Monday, January 13, 2020 On Monday, Mayor Bowser will celebrate small businesses awarded 2020 Great Streets grants, which support local entrepreneurs, create new job opportunities for DC residents, and grow business corridors in neighborhoods across all eight wards. That evening, the Mayor will release her 2020 Accountability Report, a comprehensive look at her Administration’s priorities […]

Mayor Bowser to Release 2020 Accountability Report

Monday, January 13, 2020 (Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 13, at 4 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will release her 2020 Accountability Report. The report offers a comprehensive look at her Administration’s priorities for 2020 and beyond. The Mayor will be joined by members of her cabinet and community stakeholders. When: Monday, January 13, at […]

Mayor Bowser Awards $2.3 Million in Great Streets Grants to Transform Neighborhood Corridors

Monday, January 13, 2020 Mayor Releases Study on Supporting Minority- and Women-Owned Small Businesses (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Interim Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio awarded over $2.3 million in Fiscal Year 2020 Great Streets Small Business Grants to 48 local small businesses. The investment continues Mayor Bowser’s […]

Ward 5 Report: It\’s time to craft a budget for DC

Budget Process (Step-by-Step) 1. Budget Submission Requirements Resolution Each fall, the Council passes a budget submission requirements resolution to establish the date by which the Mayor must submit the proposed budget for the next fiscal year; the resolution also states what information and documentation must be submitted with the proposed budget. 2. Mayor’s Budget Process […]