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Mayor Bowser Declares Migrant Emergency, Establishes New Office 

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency due to the massive number of migrants who arrived in the District from Arizona and Texas. 
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New Bill to Provide $50 Million in Aid for Migrants Sent to DC

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced a bill in the House to provide $50 million in aid for migrants being bused into DC.
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New DC Bill to Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Migrants

DC Congresswoman Eleanor Norton is planning to introduce a bill to provide more funding for FEMA's food and shelter program for migrants.
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DC Lifts Need of Doctor’s Recommendation for Medical Marijuana Access

The DC Council passed a bill on Tuesday, allowing patients over the age of 21 to access medical marijuana without a doctor's recommendation.
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As March for Lives Holds Rally in DC, Homicides Surpass 2021 Figures

DC homicides so far this year already surpassed that of 2021 for the same period, according to official data.
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New DC Bill Bans Discrimination Against Employees Due to Cannabis Use

The DC Council passed a bill prohibiting employers from firing or punishing an employee for using marijuana outside of work.
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Massive Anti Gun Violence Demonstration Planned in District

March for Our Lives, the student-led movement that promotes gun control reform, is preparing for a major rally in Washington DC on June 11. 
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DC Congresswoman Norton, Councilmember Cheh Banned From Entering Russia

DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and DC Councilmember Mary Cheh are among the high profile figures banned from traveling to Russia.
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