Coverage dated July 10, 2023 to July 11, 2023

Emergency public safety bill passed by DC Council to address citywide crime crisis

Headline from FOX 5 DC

The D.C. Council voted by majority Tuesday to approve Councilmember Brooke Pinto's emergency public safety bill, the Prioritizing Public Safety Amendment Act, in an effort to address the crime wave crippling the city.

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WTOP Washington DC
‘We are in a state of emergency’ — DC’s push to pass an emergency crime bill (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Jul 10, 2023
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
The mayor of DC and several members of the city council are putting their support behind an emergency crime bill that is aimed at curbing a spike in violent crimes in the nation’s capital. The legislation introduced by Ward 2 council member Brooke Pinto.
NBC4 Washington
DC approves emergency crime bills. Here's what changes (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Jul 10, 2023
NBC4 Washington's feed description
The D.C. Council approved three emergency crime bills Tuesday. Here’s what to know about what they’re expected to do. The Council voted 12-1 in favor of the most controversial bill: Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposal to make it easier for judges to hold adults and juveniles charged with violent crimes u…
Washington Examiner
DC Council passes emergency crime bill after Congress killed previous efforts (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 11, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
The D.C. Council passed an emergency public safety bill on Tuesday in the wake of rising crime in the city. The move comes months after Capitol Hill lawmakers worked to overhaul various crime bills from the district.
FOX 5 DC
Emergency public safety bill passed by DC Council to address citywide crime crisis (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Jul 11, 2023
FOX 5 DC's feed description
The D.C. Council voted by majority Tuesday to approve Councilmember Brooke Pinto's emergency public safety bill, the Prioritizing Public Safety Amendment Act, in an effort to address the crime wave crippling the city.
BizPac Review
‘We have a crisis’: DC Council desperate to curb spike in violent crime passes emergency bill (opens BizPac Review)
Published Jul 11, 2023
BizPac Review's feed description
“The legislation that the council passed today will... increase accountability for violent and criminal behavior and make our city safer.”
Fox News
DC Council passes emergency crime bill amid sharp rise in violent crimes (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 11, 2023
Fox News's feed description
The D.C. Council has passed an emergency crime bill that gives judges more leniency to prosecute certain offenses amid a sharp rise in crime in the city.

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