by Mikayla Denault | Nov 11, 2021 | Politics
WASHINGTON — While the House of Representatives passed the Washington D.C. Admissions Act, D.C. residents and veterans called for the Senate to give back to those who serve, which meant granting for D.C. statehood. “We actually pay more in taxes collectively...
by Tara Longardner | Feb 9, 2015 | Living, Politics
WASHINGTON – Residents of the nation’s capital voted overwhelmingly in November to legalize marijuana, but the fate of the initiative is now in the hands of a Republican-controlled Congress. Without congressional authorization, the legalization issue would be...
by Jonathan Palmer | Mar 5, 2014 | Education
WASHINGTON— States are making progress in improving academic standards, student outcomes and teacher effectiveness, but are still moving too slowing, according to national studies on state education policy. Education Week magazine, the National Council on Teacher...
