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DC Council heated over plan to restructure Initiative 82
A proposal to repeal D.C.’s tipped minimum wage law was blocked Monday in a tense Council meeting, derailing Mayor Muriel Bowser’s push to roll back Initiative 82.
Fair wage advocates dispute DC restaurant closure data
The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington says restaurants are closing at a historic rate as DC Council debates repealing Initiative 82.
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DC restaurants shutting down at record rates, new report shows
WASHINGTON - A new report says 900 jobs are being lost as D.C. restaurants shut down at record rates. At this time, may D.C.
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DC bartender says keeping Initiative 82 ensures financial stability
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington also called on the D.C. Council to repeal Initiative 82, citing that between May 2023 — when the tipped minimum wage rose from just over $5 ...
DC debates future of Initiative 82 amid restaurant closures
Data shows DC restaurants have been facing a series of economic headwinds like increased rent, higher food prices, and a ...
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DC Council pauses next step in Initiative 82 ... - Washington Examiner
The Council of the District of Columbia voted 8-4 on Tuesday to pause the next scheduled wage increase for tipped workers, temporarily halting the implementation of Initiative 82.
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Record Number of Restaurants to Close; Council Meets Again on Initiative 82
Last week, a survey by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington found that new restaurant openings are down 17 ...