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D.C. Council approves increased funding for Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs

Increase attached to 2027 budget bill The post D.C. Council approves increased funding for Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News,...

DC advances CPA licensure pathways bill

The Council of the District of Columbia unanimously advanced Bill 26-494, which now awaits the review of the D.C. mayor and Congress.

“D.C. Votes To Protect Fans as The RESALE Act Passes! – establishes a 10% resale price cap, bans speculative ticket sale...

photo by Eric P. From I.M.P.: “I.M.P. joins the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and the Fix the Tix Coalition in applauding the DC Council for unanimously giving fina...

DC Council unanimously approves bill targeting ticket resellers

The D.C. Council unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that aims to make resold concert or game tickets cheaper. “We want folks who are buying tickets to be protected from being g...

Commanders DC license plate to celebrate team's return to District

Commanders fans in D.C. will be able to rep the team on their license plates. The D.C. Council gave initial approval for the Washington Commanders Motor Vehicle Identification...

DC’s Battle for Control: Guard, Helmet Law, Autonomy

“`html 9 Washington DC Policy Areas Shaping Life in the District Washington has a distinct rhythm, a constant hum of federal activity shaping daily life. This dynamic interaction b...

DC Schools’ Future: A Chancellor for Every Ward

“`html Leading DC Public Schools: The Next Chancellor’s Vision Washington demands that every square foot counts, particularly in spaces that shape our future. From meticulously pla...

D.C. mayor signs pathways bill

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a bill to establish an alternative path to CPA licensure. The legislation must now undergo a 30-day congressional review, after which it...

DOJ accuses DC Councilmember Trayon White of tampering jury pool

The Justice Department accused D.C. Council member Trayon White of what it calls “blatant tampering” of the jury pool for his upcoming trial. A court filing Thursday cited a vid...

Metro approves agreements related to new Commanders stadium

Metro signed two reimbursement agreements related to the Washington Commanders stadium projects. D.C. and Metro agreed to a $300 million expansion of the Stadium-Armory station...

Washington City Council Approves Wheel Tax Ordinance and Data Center Moratorium Ordinance

The Washington City Council voted Monday night to approve an ordinance implementing a municipal Wheel Tax and Motor Vehicle License Excise Tax and cre...

LGBTQ advocates optimistic about D.C.’s expected new mayor

Janeese Lewis George cites strong record of support as Council member The post LGBTQ advocates optimistic about D.C.’s expected new mayor appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ...

Washington, D.C. Advances Speculative Ticketing Ban as Part of Broader Reforms Protecting Fans, Artists, and Venues

This week, the Washington, DC City Council passed ticketing reforms that will protect fans, artists and venues. - - The following statement is attributable to Kelly Flanigan, Pr...

Aparna Raj expected to become second LGBTQ member of D.C. Council

Winner of primary would also be first Asian American to serve on body The post Aparna Raj expected to become second LGBTQ member of D.C. Council appeared first on Washington Blade:...

The Complicated Path to DC Statehood

Washington, D.C., Roll Call for July 25, 2026

WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the week ending July 24.

Washington to Conduct Public Hearings on Wheel Tax and Data Center Moratorium

The Washington City Council will hold two public hearings Monday in council chambers. The first hearing starts at 6:30 p.m. and will focus on a propos...

Washington D.C. Approves One of the Nation’s Most Stringent Ticket-Scalping Laws

Washington DC passes a robust consumer protection law for concert fans in the form of the RESALE Act, which establishes a 10% price cap for resellers. Independent Concert Promotion...

“$81,064 judgment secured against the former ANC 8C treasurer for misappropriating public funds.”

From the Office of the D.C. Auditor: “D.C. Auditor Kathy Patterson today welcomed action by the D.C. Superior Court which awarded a default judgment totaling $81,064 against Rhonda...

DC’s Sharp View: Opulent Spending, Local Snags

Washington DC Community Values: Prioritizing Authenticity and Local Connection Washington DC consistently highlights its contrasts. Amidst the city’s ambition and constant hum, res...

Washington, D.C., Roll Call for Aug. 8, 2026

WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week ending Aug. 7.

Joon Bang: DC spends just 0.3% of its budget on its older residents. It’s time for a Dignity Fund.

Washington, D.C., operates at a unique intersection of federal policy and local life. Decisions made blocks from our neighborhoods often carry significant weight for daily rhythms,...

“Force Fed Foie Gras Prohibition, DC i86, Qualifies for Nov Ballot”

From Pro-Animal DC (Wed. August 5th): “On Wednesday, August 5th, the DC Board of Elections announced that Initiative 86 has officially qualified for the November 3rd, 2026 Genera...

Joon Bang: DC spends just 0.3% of its budget on its older residents. It’s time for a Dignity Fund.

Washington has a rhythm all its own. Election cycles, especially general elections, bring a particular energy to the city, shaping conversations from Capitol Hill to neighborhood a...