Election-year legislating in D.C.
Among bills introduced Tuesday is bid to provide up to $50 million in annual tuition grants to D.C. public school graduates.
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D.C. government could be winner in Hill spending deal
City is poised to get year-long spending authority as part of the deal ending the federal shutdown.
With stricter Army rules coming, tattoos are a priority
Troops race to tattoo shops as military prepares to tighten guidelines on body art
Pr. George’s executive urges Redskins to weigh new name
Rushern Baker echoes Obama and calls on team owner Daniel Snyder to consider changing the moniker.
Region’s leaders decry shutdown: ‘Inaction is killing us’
‘Big Four’ executives, in rare assemblage, blast Congress as it finally moved toward a deal.
D.C. bills include $100K college grants, kids’ fields at RFK
Ambitious council members have introduced a flurry of proposed legislation.
Md. board clears doctor in death of abortion patient
A Maryland panel closed its inquiry into the death of an abortion patient. It took no action against the doctor.
Cuccinelli ‘not afraid to be an outsider’
Virginia’s Republican gubernatorial candidate has drawn deep lines between what he believes is right and wrong.
For the first time in years, a choice in Va.’s 33rd District
Republican David LaRock and Democrat Mary Costello Daniel vie to represent western Loudoun County.
Gray’s shutdown star turn rekindles reelection questions
The federal shutdown offers the long-beleaguered mayor a chance to shine on the eve of his reelection decision.
Cuccinelli fundraiser faced criticism for elephant hunt
Tony Makris, whose hunting show was canceled amid controversy, is set to co-host a Cuccinelli fundraiser.
Deep differences between Jackson and Northam
Minister and child neurologist have sharply divergent approaches to politics, policy in Lt. Gov.’s race
D.C. mayoral race fundraising nears $2 million mark
Jack Evans comes on strong in latest filings, but Muriel Bowser retains cash edge with six months till primary.
Religion events from around the Washington area
Church Fall Festivals and dinners, former Ku Kluxmember speaks, Bible study, cooking for the homeless.
Mayor: Federal shutddown threatens D.C.’s needy the most
“It has deadly serious consequences for thousands, thousands of our most vulnerable residents,” Gray says.
D.C. mayor confronts Reid over shutdown’s impact on city
“I’m on your side. Don’t screw it up, okay?” the Senate leader tells his fellow Democrat.
Plan would raise minimum wage for half of D.C. region
Lawmakers in D.C. and its Maryland suburbs unite in a plan to raise the hourly minimum to $11.50 by 2016.
D.C. mayor grows fearful of federal standoff
Mayor Vincent C. Gray said a drawn-out federal shutdown could lead to crisis in the city.
D.C. overcharged on gas tax; refund up to gas stations
If you filled up in D.C. last week, you probably paid too much — and probably won’t see a refund.
District is years behind in adjusting its living-wage rates
The D.C. Living Wage Act set hourly minimums at $12.50 in 2010, but they haven’t been touched since.
Federal Faces: Daniel Madrzykowski
NIST researcher fights fires with fire and saves lives in the process.
E.W. Jackson backs away from ‘Cut it or Shut it’ chant
The circumstances, and his role, are different now, Republican candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor says in debate.
‘Social promotion’ curb endorsed by D.C. Council panel
Students who have not shown academic proficiency are now routinely promoted to the next grade.
D.C. Council delays attorney general election to 2018
City lawmakers at work Tuesday stood out in a city quieted by the federal government’s shutdown.
D.C. government to remain open during shutdown
“Unless somebody takes me out in handcuffs, I’m not shutting down anything,” Mayor Vincent Gray says.
Weddings not among ‘essential’ services in D.C.
Trials will continue at D.C. Superior Court, but officials said no marriage ceremonies will take place.
D.C. jobs agency loses $1.4 million grant
The Department of Employment Services application for funds is rejected because of problems.
Federal Faces: Josh Silverman
Curbing greenhouse gas emissions at Energy Department labs and production facilities is his mission.
Power shake-up for D.C. Council
Censure of Marion Barry sends labor interests to council member Vincent Orange.
Aw, shucks: Mayor finds way to avoid arrest over shutdown
District finds legal way to defy Congress, keep city open even in case of federal budget gridlock.
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