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Ed Martin Faces DC Backlash

Residents grilled Attorney for D.C. Ed Martin about Jan. 6 cases and juvenile prosecutions at an Anacostia Coordinating Council meeting this week. It was his first public appearance since President Trump nominated him to the office. [City Paper]

Can We Eliminate Crime In DC?

It's an open secret that a small group is responsible for the majority of violent crime in D.C. But the city has struggled to stop them. Now, D.C. Council wants to consolidate its violence interruption programs. Could this really help end D.C. crime? [City Cast DC 🎧]

MoCo Residents Outraged Over New Drug Rehab Center

Dozens of Montgomery County residents raised concerns at a town meeting over a drug rehabilitation facility set to open steps away from Greenwood Elementary School. They're particularly worried about kids' safety during recess. [WTOP]

Gov. Youngkin Vetoes Minimum Wage Increase

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill that would have incrementally increased the state’s minimum wage to $15/hour over the next two years. On the same day, he vetoed a bill that would expand paid sick leave and one that would establish a framework for a retail marijuana market. [Virginia State Legislature]

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