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DC revamped its apprenticeships to boost residents to the middle class
District leaders are hoping their revamped apprenticeship program will provide new job skills and help stem the widening gap between affluent and low-income residents. Graduates' starting salaries are often around $60,000. (Perry Stein / Post)
Maryland leaders pursue equitable growth around the Purple Line
Montgomery and Prince George's County executives signed an agreement to promote sustainable communities along the Purple Line. The goal is for local businesses and residents to receive the benefits of the project, and not be displaced by it. (Andrew Metcalf / Bethesda Beat)
The local Catholic archdiocese is suing WMATA
The Archdiocese of Washington tried to place a Christmas advertisement on Metro buses, but when the transit organization rejected the images, the church filed a lawsuit. WMATA was sued over its ad policy in August by the ACLU. (Benjamin Freed / Washingtonian)
Governor Hogan puts out a paid leave counterproposal
Democrats in the Maryland legislature have promised to overrule Governor Larry Hogan's veto of their paid sick leave bill. Now the governor is offering his own proposal, requiring companies with more than 25 employees to offer paid sick leave. (Josh Hicks / Post)
Incorrect ballots have Fredericksburg election results still up in the air
The House of Delegates race in the 28th District came down to 82 votes, but findings that almost 150 people were given ballots for the wrong districts throws that result into question. Democrats are hoping a federal court will declare a new election. (WTOP)
Arlington will decide on “conservation districts”
In December, the Arlington County Board will vote on creating Housing Conservation Districts in different areas of the county, which would limit new townhome construction in designated neighborhoods and protect affordable homes. (Chris Teale / ARLnow)
The proposed federal tax plan could stymie new affordable housing
The House's tax plan threatens affordable housing development by removing key financial incentives. Local investors and bankers believe that it would block them from being able to finance affordable housing. (Jon Banister / Bisnow)
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