🚓 DC leaders announce MPD pay raise

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Mayor & Council Chair Roll Out 13% Raise for MPD Officers

Mayor Bowser and Council Chair Phil Mendelson on Wednesday announced a new labor deal giving MPD officers a 13% raise starting October 1, with retroactive pay by December if the Council signs off. The agreement also adds recruitment perks like take-home cars and college credit to help rebuild the force as federal agencies temporarily surge into D.C. [ABC7]

AG Brian Schwalb Seeks Second Term

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced he’s running for re-election, highlighting his fights against federal overreach and for criminal justice reform. So far, no major challengers have entered the race. [Axios]

National Guard Likely to Stay in DC Through December

The National Guard deployment in D.C. may be extended through December, primarily to preserve benefits—like housing and medical coverage—for troops and their families. The extension isn’t confirmed yet and doesn’t indicate how long it might continue. [CNN]

DC Council Ups Presence on the Hill

Martin Austermuhle reported Wednesday that the D.C. Council has hired a lobbying firm to help stave off growing interference from Republicans in Congress. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the House Oversight Committee will work on D.C. related bills next week. [Martin Austermuhle/X, Jake Sherman, X]

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