Press Releases

Friday, June 19, 2020 New Development in Ward 4 to Deliver Homeownership Opportunities, Apartments for Seniors, and Retail Options (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), announced the closing of financing on Riggs Place Park in Ward 4, a long-awaited 171-unit housing […]

Friday, June 19, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Phase Two will begin on Monday, June 22, 2020, allowing certain businesses to reopen and activities to resume under specified conditions outlined at coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo. Additionally, the District’s reported data for Thursday, June 18, 2020 includes 49 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s

June 18, 2020 Every District resident deserves clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, affordable and efficient utilities and a healthy environment to live in. Over the last two years and with support from the DC Council, OAG has deployed resources to protect the District’s environment and the health of its residents. Here are

June 18, 2020 Former Federal Prosecutor Jonathan Kravis Provides Roadmap for OAG Public Corruption Unit WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that highly-regarded former federal prosecutor Jonathan Kravis has provided recommendations that will guide the creation of a new public corruption unit at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). Kravis joined OAG in

Thursday, June 18, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic decision upholding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “DREAMers represent the best of us and our values as a nation of immigrants. DREAMers are integral parts of our communities, creating jobs and

Thursday, June 18, 2020 Rental Assistance Programs, Affordable Housing Budget Priorities, and Eviction Protection Prioritized as Impact of COVID-19 Continues (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced new rental assistance and eviction prevention programs to support District residents impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The programs are funded as part of $40 million

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 (Washington DC) – Today, as part of Immigrant Heritage Month, Mayor Muriel Bowser, in partnership with the National Immigration Forum’s New American Workforce, unveiled a new virtual citizenship portal to help eligible DC residents apply for citizenship and guide them through the naturalization process. Since 2017, Mayor Bowser has partnered with the Forum’s

Thursday, June 18, 2020 Washington, DC – The District’s reported data for Wednesday, June 17, 2020 includes 56 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 9,903. The District reported four additional COVID-19 related deaths. 55-year-old male 65-year-old male 69-year-old female 74-year-old male Tragically, 527 District residents have lost their

June 16, 2020 OAG Alleged that Matchbox and Ted’s Bulletin Restaurants Failed to Pay 100+ Bussers and Runners District’s Minimum Wage WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that Matchbox Food Group, LLC, which owns and operates Matchbox restaurants, will pay more than $142,000 in unpaid wages to over 100 workers as part of

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Washington, DC – The District’s reported data for Monday, June 15, 2020 includes 19 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 9,818. The District reported five additional COVID-19 related deaths. 56-year-old female 59-year-old female 80-year-old female 82-year-old female 90-year-old male Tragically, 520 District residents have