Councilmember Robert White Introduces bill to Increase Number of Social Workers of Color and Fill Gaps in Social Worker Pipeline
For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, DC (April 20, 2023) – Today Councilmember Robert White introduced the Social Work License Modernization Amendment Act of 2023 to tackle the District’s social worker shortage and remove unnecessary barriers to licensure. This bill would end
As DC Council designates April as Financial Literacy Month, Councilmember Robert White Introduces Bill to Provide Financial Literacy Program for DCPS 11th and 12th Graders
For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, DC (April 12, 2023) – Today Councilmember Robert White introduced the Financial Literacy Education in Schools Amendment Act of 2023, which would create a financial literacy program for DC Public Schools (DCPS) high school students. This
Statement: Councilmember Robert White Shares Update on Efforts to Introduce Emergency Rent Stabilization Bill
My goal was to use an emergency rent stabilization bill tomorrow to address a 40-year high rent increase in rent-stabilized units and help residents who are already drowning under staggering inflation. My plan was to balance this with making sure landlords
Statement: Councilmember Robert White Shares Update on Emergency Rent Stabilization Bill
In May, District tenants in rent stabilized units face the highest rent increase in 40 years: a jump of almost 9%. For people with low incomes who are already struggling with the cost of inflation, this could be too much.
Contact information:
Devon Haynes
Communications Director
(202) 727-0253
dhaynes@dccouncil.gov