Category Archives: DC Budget

Council Vote on HSRA Amendments Is A Victory for DC Residents

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Yesterday the DC Council took its final vote on the 2014 Budget Support Act and, as part of that act, the Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act of 2013. We’ve blogged extensively about our concerns about the original bill, from its … Continue reading →

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Huge Revenue Windfall For DC: Take Action Today to Fund Human Needs And Fight For Better Shelter Reforms!

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

As reported by the Washington Post yesterday, the June revenue forecast is out and there is an additional $92.3 million estimated for fiscal year 2014! This is wonderful news for DC which, as the Post reports, is expected to take … Continue reading →

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Councilmember Graham Asks Attorney General to Look Into Constitutional and Civil Rights Concerns With HSRA Amendments

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

The following is a copy of a letter Councilmember Jim Graham sent to D.C. Attorney General Irvin B. Nathan after last week’s hearing on the Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act of 2013. Re: Request for legal opinion on constitutionality of … Continue reading →

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Budget Vote Tomorrow: All Eyes on Funding for Housing, TANF

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Tomorrow, the DC Council’s Committee of the Whole will convene to vote on the FY14 Budget.Thanks to all of you who reached out to your Councilmembers, the Human Services Committee last Monday voted unanimously to pull the Homeless Services Reform … Continue reading →

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Tenant Town Hall Recap: No More Mold

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

In a standing room only auditorium at the District’s All Souls Unitarian Church Saturday, District residents met with DC housing agencies, legal service providers and non-profit organizations for the 6th Annual Tenant Town Hall, where residents voiced their demands for … Continue reading →

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