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D.C. Council extends youth crime and opioid public emergencies

By Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com The D.C. Council recently voted to extend the youth violence and opioid public emergencies until Feb. 15 of 2024. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) declared a public emergency on Nov. 13, providing District residents with more resources to address youth violence and the opioid crisis. “The emergency declaration allows […]

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