A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistrictingSCOTLANDVILLE, La. (AP) — If you cross the Mississippi River on the Huey P. Long-O.K. Allen Bridge, pass the Exxon Refinery, then head north for a few minutes,WTOP2d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildlouisiana redistricting
DC mayor proposes housing bills aimed at affordability, tenant protectionsD.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is backing a pair of housing bills she said would help preserve affordable housing, support tenants and encourage continued housing development.WTOP5d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetDonald TrumpMuriel Bowserohio drive golf course plans
NFL’s Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadiumNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state's General Assembly on Thursday, adding another wrinkle to theWTOP5d agoWhole story →BuildJB Pritzkerchicago bears stadium pursuit
Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsWASHINGTON (AP) — Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new eWTOP6d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetpermitting bill deal
Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allegeKennedy Center officials were long aware of serious structural issues that they cited as new problems after the abrupt decision to close the performing arts venue this month, a group of former employees allege in a letter to Congress.WTOP10d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildkennedy center closure controversy
‘A Trojan horse’: Northern Virginia congressman pushes national data center legislationU.S. House Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, a Virginia Democrat, has introduced a package of four bills that would set national requirements for data center development.WTOP27d agoWhole story →BuildTechnologySuhas Subramanyamdata center legislation
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primaryWASHINGTON (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough Democratic primary challenge Wednesday in his bid for a second full term. Ocean State voters will alWTOP29d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildDan McKeerhode island primary
