Tuesday, December 10, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Ahead of presenting Vivian Lowery Derryck with the Perdita Huston Human Rights Award at tonight’s United Nation Association of the National Capital Area’s Human Rights Awards, Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed December 2019 “Human Rights Month” in Washington, DC. In addition to tonight’s awards, last week, the DC […]
On Monday, Mayor Bowser will kick off the holiday season at the annual John A. Wilson Building Holiday Tree Lighting and Celebration. On Tuesday, Mayor Bowser will join leaders at the United Nation Association’s Human Rights Awards to honor individuals and organizations who have promoted human rights at home and abroad. On Wednesday, Mayor Bowser […]
Statement of Randolph Chen Co-Acting Chief, Social Justice Section – Public Advocacy Division Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Before the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development The Honorable Elissa Silverman, Chairperson Public Hearing on Bill 23-0494, the “Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2019” December 6, 2019, 10:00 am […]
Register for the Fresh Start 5K District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 12/05/2019 01:41 PM EST John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 727-2643 Email: [email protected] Chief of Staff: John Falcicchio City Administrator: Rashad Young Director of the Mayor\’s Office of Legal Counsel: Ronald R. Ross Senior Advisor: Beverly […]
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Thursday, November 28 – Friday, November 29 (Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Government offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. Below is information regarding critical, ongoing District operations for these days. Service Adjustments The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will suspend […]
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights Amendment Act of 2019 into law and expressed her gratitude for all who worked to create and pass the legislation. “Today, we are sending a clear message to survivors of sexual assault that your voices matter and your stories and experiences will […]
AG Racine Sues JUUL For Creating a Teen Public Health Crisis and Deceiving District Residents About E-Cigarettes November 26, 2019 JUUL’s Advertising Strategy Targeted School-Aged Children, Drove Millions of Young People Nationwide to Use Highly-Addictive Nicotine Products WASHINGTON, D.C.– Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a lawsuit against JUUL Labs, Inc., a major e-cigarette manufacturer, […]
November 25, 2019 Statement of Christina Jones Special Counsel, Strategic Youth Initiatives Office of the Attorney General Before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment and Committee of the Whole The Honorable Phil Mendelson, Chairperson The Honorable Mary Cheh, Chairperson Public Hearing Bill 23-0393, the “Safe Passage to School Expansion Act of 2019” November 25, […]
Sunday, November 24, 2019 As District families prepare to gather and celebrate Thanksgiving, Mayor Bowser is encouraging residents to volunteer with local service organization and give back to their communities to help neighbors in need this holiday season. On Monday, Mayor Bowser will announce her Fiscal Year 2020 Small Business Enterprise (SBE) spending goal and […]
Thursday, November 21, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced nominations to the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Cora Masters Barry, member with experience in humanities Ms. Cora Masters Barry has a long history of public service and commitment to the District. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the […]
