💰 DC whistleblower wins $3M

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Montgomery County Installing Noise Cameras

Cameras are going up around Montgomery County to catch excessively loud cars. The pilot program was passed by the Montgomery County Council yesterday in an attempt to prevent noise pollution in the area. Any car that exceeds 85 decibels will get a warning, and ultimately, a fine. [NBC4]

Here’s What the Entire Country is Talking About

Did you know City Cast DC is part of a national network of podcasts and newsletters all over the country? Today on the pod, our own Julia Karron joins hosts in Pittsburgh, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Austin, and Boise to talk about stories they're watching that could impact you. [City Cast DC 🎧]

VA Sued For Illegal Voting Practice

The Justice Department is suing Virginia over an executive order that removes ineligible voters off of voter rolls. The law is in violation of a legally required “90-day quiet period” before elections to prevent the wrongful removal of qualified voters. [WAMU]

DC Whistleblower Wins Big

A former D.C. government employee was awarded more than $3 million in damages after a local court determined she was fired for being a whistleblower. Maureen Hill was fired just months after she raised concerns about alleged contract-splitting at the Office of Contracting and Procurement. The government says her termination is unrelated, but the D.C. Superior Court jury didn’t buy it. [Washington Post 🔒]

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