Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress
As an indication of just how personal and petty this dynamic has become, the bill previously introduced in Congress proposing ...
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‘It’s frustrating and we think it’s also wrong’: DC Mayor, leaders defend self-governance as Trump pushes for federal control
All eyes are on Washington, D.C. after President Trump stated Wednesday that the federal government should take control of ...
Who governed Washington, D.C. before home rule?
Mayor Muriel Bowser defended D.C. Home Rule on Thursday against attacks on the District's self-governance by President Donald Trump.
Why it feels wrong to say flying is safer than driving – but the numbers don’t lie
We’ve all heard that flying is safer than driving, but if that’s true, why does it feel so much scarier? The answer lies in ...
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Misguided Bet on Trump to Save the City’s Economy
Instead of depending on a volatile federal government for a solution, Bowser and the DC Council should look to local innovation. Bruce Katz, head of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University, ...
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DC Council Expels Trayon White in Historic Vote, Advances RFK Stadium Site Transfer Amid Legislative Actions
The DC Council unanimously expelled Councilmember Trayon White from his Ward 8 seat, citing video evidence and a legal report. This is the first expulsion since Home Rule began 50 years ago ...
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Events DC and CareFirst Enter Partnership to Expand Health Care at St. Elizabeths East Campus
CareFirst Arena, a state-of-the-art hospital and sports venue, will be unveiled in St. Elizabeths East Campus, with a focus on health and wellness, as part of a partnership with Events DC and Ward 8 ...
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Department heads sue council over power to fire them in St. Louis County
CLAYTON — Six St. Louis County department directors on Wednesday sued to stop the County Council from gaining the power to fire them. The lawsuit asks a judge to bar the proposition from ...
Washington Examiner18d
DC Council unanimously approves lease for RFK Stadium site
The legislation passed by the council on Tuesday was “technical in nature” and allowed the transfer to go forward. Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the passage of the ...
The Business Journals18d
D.C. Council votes unanimously to expel Trayon White amid bribery charges
White, who just won reelection in November, could potentially reclaim his seat in a special election. The D.C. Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to expel Councilmember Trayon White, D-Ward 8 ...
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Trayon White expelled from the DC Council for corruption but he’s free to run for his old seat
(AP Photo/Michael Kunzelman, File) Former Mayor and current DC City Council member Marion Barry arrives at a media availability March 19, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) DC Council ...
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DC Council expels Trayon White following federal bribery charge
The D.C. Council voted to expel councilmember Trayon White on Tuesday after he was accused last year by federal authorities of agreeing to accept $156,000 in bribes. The legislative body's 12 ...