Elissa Silverman
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New D.C. Rental Aid Program Designed for Struggling Tenants
For financially-strapped District residents, including those facing eviction, help is available, thanks to the D.C. government and Biden administration.
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D.C. to Open Up 3,500 Vaccination Slots Saturday After Online ‘Snafu’
The D.C. Department of Health will make 3,500 appointments available for coronavirus vaccinations starting at 9 a.m. Saturday after technical…
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D.C. Paid Leave Policy Law Receives Mixed Reviews
The District's universal paid leave law faced a six-month review by the D.C. Council recently with some residents saying adjustments…
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Unanimous D.C. Council Vote Extends Unemployment Compensation
With Unemployment Insurance [UI] benefits, and a similar form of economic relief for freelance workers, scheduled to expire within a…
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Loophole Found in Federal Evictions Memorandum
Landlords can resume eviction proceedings after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued clarifications to a previous executive order…
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EDITORIAL: A Lifeline for D.C.’s Unemployed Workers
A lifeline for unemployed workers exists, but many are unaware of the D.C. unemployment compensation programs managed by DOES available…
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D.C. Council Members Reveal New Year’s Resolutions
Many people have New Year's resolutions that reflect their values and desires and D.C. Council members have proven to be…
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Bill Banning Non-Competes Targets D.C.’s Entry-Level, Moderate-Income Workers
A bill introduced Tuesday by D.C. Councilwoman Elissa Silverman (I-At Large) and co-sponsored by fellow Council member Vincent Gray (D-Ward…
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D.C. Auditor’s Report on Affordable Housing Raises Deep Concerns
An auditor's report found that the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development often deviated from its own scoring system…
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Evans Scrutiny Intensifies Amid Raid, Ethics Scandal
The longest-serving member of the D.C. Council may face harsh reprimands for recent actions involving his service in the legislature…
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