November 21, 2019 OAG Settlement Holds District Landlord Accountable for Violating Lease Agreements with 470+ Low-Income and Vulnerable Tenants WASHINGTON, D.C.– Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that the owner of Park 7 Apartments will refund at least $450,000 to more than 470 current and former tenants who were improperly billed for water. This […]
November 19, 2019 Company Accused of Lowering Labor Costs by Swiping Tips Left for Workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a lawsuit against DoorDash, Inc., a food delivery service, for its practice of encouraging consumers to tip for food deliveries and then pocketing those tips instead of passing them along to workers. […]
Monday, November 18, 2019 On Monday, Mayor Bowser will participate in a fireside chat with George Washington University School of Business students to make the business case for DC statehood, as well as discussing various economic development initiatives. Later, the Mayor will officiate the swearing-in ceremony for hundreds of new appointees and reappointed members to […]
Friday, November 15, 2019 Residents Will Have 24/7 Access to Perform Vehicle Emissions Inspections (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the District’s first self-service kiosk that will allow District residents to perform their own vehicle emissions tests on a 24 hour, seven days a week basis. “We know that government works best for […]
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Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Residents Must Enroll at DCHealthLink.com by December 15 for Coverage to Start January 1 (Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging DC residents to sign-up for high-quality, affordable health insurance at DCHealthLink.com, the District’s online state-based health insurance marketplace established under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment for District residents […]
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019 New Bag Dispenser Stations Remind Dog Owners to Keep Neighborhoods Clean by Picking Up After Their Pets (Washington, DC) – This week, the Mayor’s Office of the Clean City is installing nine new pet amenity stations to expand the reach of the District’s “Pride Is Picking Up” education campaign. The bag […]
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Additional Parking Officers and New Enforcement Will Strengthen Safety for Bike Lane Users (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District is mobilizing 26 new Parking Enforcement Officers (PEO) to enhance bike lane safety in support of the city’s Vision Zero DC initiative. The Department of Public Works […]
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November 12, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced the appointment of Jason Downs as General Counsel for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). In this role, Mr. Downs will report directly to the Attorney General and work closely with the Chief Deputy Attorney General to continue the legal work […]
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Friday, November 8, 2019 Mission to Include Renewing Sister City Agreement with Addis Ababa and Forming Educational and Government Partnerships (Washington, DC) – On Friday, November 8, Mayor Muriel Bowser will lead a diplomatic and trade mission to Ethiopia in partnership with the DC Chamber of Commerce to renew the District’s sister city agreement with […]
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Sunday, November 10, 2019 As we commemorate Veterans Day, Mayor Bowser is urging residents to join the fight for #DCStatehood, which is the only way to give 32,000 DC veterans their full rights as American citizens. Visit statehood.dc.gov to learn more. The week ahead will include: Mayor Bowser is leading a diplomatic and trade mission […]
