Members of the Washington, D.C., Council are seeking a total cellphone ban in the district's public schools in an attempt to limit distractions in the classroom. A bill to ban devices was ...

The chairman of the D.C. Council said he believes the Council will approve the deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to D.C. — but it’s going to take longer than the team and the mayor ...

The D.C. Council approved three emergency crime bills Tuesday. Here’s what to know about what those bills are expected to do. The Council voted 12-1 in favor of the most controversial bill ...

McDuffie told reporters the Council has engaged a private law firm to conduct the investigation. When asked about the cost of the law firm's fee, McDuffie responded: "I can tell you it's $400,000." ...

The provision was first added to DC Code back in 2019, and has been extended every budget cycle since. But it was set to expire in October. The move to double down is notable this year as city ...

Under the DC Home Rule Act of 1973, the city council enjoys certain powers — but Congress retains the ability to block local legislation.

The wage for tipped restaurant workers will not rise from $10 to $12 this July as planned. Instead, the DC Council voted 8 to 4 today to pause the pay bump until October following a push by Mayor ...