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Homicides Decline, DISB Newsletter, Business Classes in ASL, MLK Day, Population Trends, West End Library Business Series, Unemployment Insurance, Art Submissions, DCRA Recruiting
1. Homicides in DC Decline Slightly in 2005 The number of people murdered in the District of Columbia declined slightly in 2005, and for the first time in two decades, the city recorded fewer than 200 homicides in consecutive years. There were 195 murders in DC during 2005. The city ended 2004 with 198 homicides, the lowest annual total since 1986, when there were 194. The last time the District had two consecutive years with fewer than 200 homicides was 1985-1986 (there were 148 murders in 1985). By contrast, there were 360 homicides in 1995 and 399 in 1994. The highest year for homicide in DC was 1991, when there were 482. For more information, visit MPD.
2. The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking Newsletter The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) has introduced The Capital Connection, a bimonthly newsletter for its licensees, partners, and consumers. To read it online or to sign up for the newsletter, visit DISB. .
3. The Enhanced Business Information Center Schedules Sign Language Interpreters for Six Upcoming Classes Six of the Enhanced Business Information Center's (e-BIC) upcoming, free business classes will be simultaneously interpreted into American Sign Language. Classes include the following:
For more information, visit reSTORE DC.
4. District Prepares for 21st Annual Citywide Observance of the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Sunday, January 15, 2006, Mayor Anthony A. Williams and the DC Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission will host the District's 21st annual citywide observance of the King Holiday by remembering the life, legacy, and birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This celebration will bring together elected officials; labor, religious, business, youth, government, and civic organizations; as well as citizens of all races. The featured speaker is the Rev. Matthew L. Watley, executive minister of the Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church and founder of "Power Lunch," the non-denominational noontime worship service held at Union Station's AMC Movie Theater. This year's celebration will focus on the importance of honoring Dr. King's legacy by "building" - building a national monument in his honor, building stronger communities, building youth leaders, and building success stories in the District. Mayor Williams will present two Living the Dream awards. The 2006 honorees are the Washington, DC Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. and the Apostle Shirley Holloway Johnson of House of Help City of Hope. Attendees will be encouraged to spend the holiday serving those in need in their communities.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit DC's Office of the Secretary.
5. State Data Center Releases DC Population and Housing Trends Report District of Columbia Population and Housing Trends, the first in a series of quarterly reports published by the Office of Planning, State Data Center, has just been released. This brief report presents a historic picture of population and housing trends in the District of Columbia beginning from the 1950s to the 2000 census. It further provides population and housing forecasts in five-year increments through the year 2030, based on a number of variables. For more information, visit Office of Planning.
6. District of Columbia's West End Library Offers Business Classes in Association with Operation Hope, DCSBDC, and e-BIC DC's West End Library will host a lunchtime entrepreneurship series on four consecutive Thursdays in January and February. All classes will run from 12 pm - 1:30 pm. Classes will include the following topics:
Classes will be taught in conjunction with DC SBDC, Operation Hope and the Enhanced Business Information Center. For more information on these and other classes, visit e-BIC To register for classes, call (202) 724-8707 or email.
7. District Enacts Administrative Assessment to Support Unemployment Insurance Program The District of Columbia recently enacted legislation that requires all liable employers to pay an administrative assessment of 0.2 percent to support the administration of the District's Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program. This administrative assessment is payable by both rated (tax-paying) employers and self-insured (reimbursable) employers on the first $9,000 of wages paid to each employee during a calendar year. In terms of dollars, the assessment amounts to a maximum payment annually of $18 for each employee. The assessment goes into effect for wages reported for the quarter ending March 31, 2006. For rated employers, this administrative assessment is in addition to their regular UI tax. It is due by the same date as their regular UI tax and may be combined as a single payment. Self-insured employers will receive a bill each quarter for the administrative assessment due. The bill will be mailed after their quarterly report is processed. Rated employers should note the following important point: Only the amount paid in regular UI taxes can be reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Form 940. The amount paid in administrative assessment is not reportable to the IRS. The District has enacted this legislation because the annual allocations received from the US Department of Labor to fund the operation of the District's UI program have not been adequate to maintain performance. The funds collected from this administrative assessment will be used to improve the eligibility determination process, to conduct periodic reviews to ensure that claimants are actively looking for work and have no barriers to reemployment, and to prevent, detect and recover fraudulent overpayments. Each of these activities should help to reduce the amount of benefits that are paid out from the District's UI Trust Fund and also reduce the amount of benefits charged against individual employer accounts. For additional information regarding this administrative assessment, visit Department of Employment Services or contact the Office of Unemployment Compensation at (202) 698-7550.
8. Public Art Program Seeking Submissions From Visual Artists The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities has announced four requests for submissions from visual artists with February deadlines. Below are a few of the participating performers and venues:
For more information, visit DCCAH.
9. DCRA Recruiting for Management Positions and Key Constituent Outreach Positions The District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) actively seeks well-qualified and highly motivated professionals to manage key program areas within the agency. Available positions offer great professional growth potential and competitive compensation. Preference will be given to bilingual and multi-lingual individuals. DCRA protects the health, safety, economic interests, and quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors in the District of Columbia by issuing licenses and permits, conducting inspections, enforcing building, housing, and safety codes, regulating land use and development, and providing consumer education and advocacy services. DCRA is recruiting for the positions listed below. Select the links to view brief descriptions of duties. Below are a few of the participating performers and venues:
For more information, visit DCRA.
Submit Feedback to brc@dc.gov
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