DC households that purchased electricity from third-party energy companies paid 70% more than the standard PEPCO rates. That's $17.8 million in overpayments in DC alone. Some of these third-party energy companies are using predatory tactics to enroll new customers.

Every Memorial Day our nation honors the servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice for American democracy, yet DC residents have fought & died in every American war without enjoying those very rights at home.
 I introduced a resolution ahead of the holiday honoring their sacrifices.

Born of the devastation of the Civil War, Memorial Day is a solemn opportunity to honor veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice. In DC, we pay special tribute to the more than 5,000 District residents who laid down their life for our nation.

DC, we have some hot days ahead! ☀️🌡️ If you're a renter, and your AC is broken or your water is being disconnected — we are here to help. Please call our Consumer and Tenant Response team at 202-442-9828, and we will prioritize getting the cool air or cool water flowing again.

NEW: We secured a $1.2 million judgment against an H Street affordable housing nonprofit director. Kenneth Brewer diverted $1.2 million of nonprofit funds to himself through improper bonuses. We are clawing back the money so it can serve its original purpose: supporting the H Street community.

A D.C. Superior Court judge ruled that the director of a housing nonprofit violated his legal and fiduciary duties by diverting about $1.25M to himself via bonus payments while concealing the compensation from the organization’s board. Contributor Suzie Amanuel hast the story:

DC Young Leaders Rising ↗️ ↗️ Highlight of my week: hosting DC’s Youth Attorney General Zowie Boyd (Banneker, Ward 5) and Youth Mayor Rain’a Horn (Duke Ellington School, Ward 6) at OAG! Thank you to the DOES Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute for developing the next generation of change makers.

No family should ever have to worry if their home is safe.   This $400k settlement is a step toward justice for Ward 4 residents who were put at risk by negligent construction. Developers who cut corners must be held accountable.   Grateful to DC AG Brian Schwalb for fighting to put residents first.

NEW: A developer will pay $400,000 to fix unsafe construction at a Ward 4 condo building. The construction was so faulty it left the building physically swaying in the wind — endangering residents and damaging their homes. After years of advocacy, residents will finally get much-needed repairs.

This case is a double whammy. Sequoia Row fraudulently obtained certification as a local business to secure millions in DC contracts for cleaning and maintenance services. Then, it illegally misclassified the janitors who did the work. We are suing to hold them accountable.

You can’t talk about DC history and DC culture without talking about Ben’s Chili Bowl and Ms. Virginia Ali. It was all joy today on U Street as we celebrated the grand reopening of Ben's Chili Bowl and Ms. Ali's extraordinary legacy. The Half-Smokes are back, DC! 🌭🌶️

I introduced my resolution to designate today, May 1st – or 5/1 – as #DCStatehood Day. Although every day is appropriate to highlight the need to make DC the 51st state, 5-1 is especially symbolic. It’s time to turn this calendar coincidence into a legislative reality.

This major CBE fraud and worker misclassification case originated from a single worker tip. Know a company violating the law? Contact our Workers' Rights and Antifraud Section at: 📧 [email protected], 📧 [email protected], or 📲 202-724-7730

NEW: We are suing a contractor for defrauding the District and stealing wages. Sequoia Row, whose owner lives in Georgia, exploited a program meant to help local businesses in DC. It fraudulently secured over $13 million in DC contracts while cheating workers, taxpayers, and real local businesses.

NEWS: @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social is suing Sequoia Row Consulting LLC and its CEO Paul Lawrence for allegedly pretending it was a D.C.-based small business (while Lawrence lived in Georgia) in order to gain preferential access to D.C. contracts. It got 32 contracts worth $13 million.

Team OAG celebrated National Volunteer Month with our friends at DC Central Kitchen. Thank you for always looking out for our neighbors, @dccentralkitchen.bsky.social! 📦🖤

OAG Files Lawsuit against “a large apartment building in Ward 2, for charging junk fees and hiding the true cost of rent from prospective tenants.” - See the full release: www.popville.com/2026/04/oag-...

NEW: We are suing a DC landlord for charging illegal junk fees and hiding the true cost of rent. Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) advertised deceptively low rents, then charged hundreds of tenants illegal and undisclosed fees. The rent you see advertised should be the rent you actually pay.

Last week, we won a historic verdict declaring Live Nation and Ticketmaster an illegal monopoly. This week, we secured a settlement that delivers $8.9 million in hidden fee refunds to fans in DC and requires the use of all-in pricing. OAG will always step up to protect fans, venues, and artists.

Service outing! 📦🥗 Team OAG visited Food & Friends today — an organization that brings people together, serves our communities, saves lives, and makes DC proud. 1.1+ million nutritious meals cooked, prepared, and delivered in 2025 to DC residents with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses.

“OAG Is Seeking Tips About Illegal Dumping, Idling Vehicles, and Other Violations That Harm Residents & Natural Resources in Neighborhoods Across DC” - More info here: www.popville.com/2026/04/dc-o...

OAG protects DC's environment 365 days a year — not just Earth Day. Do you know a person or company: 🚯 Dumping in green spaces? 🏭 Polluting DC rivers? ☢️ Using pesticides illegally? 🚍 Idling buses excessively? 🚩 Running clean energy scams? Contact [email protected] so we can take action.

LIVE NATION SETTLEMENT: D.C. concertgoers will get nearly $9 million back after a settlement over hidden fees and deceptive practices.

Even as a largely urban city, DC has amazing natural resources worth protecting. DC residents deserve clear air, clean water, clean parks, and healthy communities. This Earth Day, we are launching a new portal for reporting environmental violations directly to OAG: 📧 [email protected]

NEW: Live Nation and Ticketmaster will pay $9.9 million to DC for charging predatory hidden fees and be required to display all fees up front in the total ticket cost. This case is separate from our anti-monopoly lawsuit against Live Nation. We are fighting for fairness for fans on every front.

WORKER WIN: Dozens of exploited janitors in DC are getting their money back and more control over their work. After our lawsuit alleging illegal worker misclassification, two janitorial franchise companies will pay $279,000 and reform their policies. OAG will always defend the rights of workers.

"For the release of certain persons held to service or labor in the District of Columbia." 164 years ago today, President Lincoln signed the DC Compensated Emancipation Act. It abolished slavery in DC, freed 3,100 enslaved DC residents, and marked the "first blow against the edifice of slavery."

BREAKING: We just won our antitrust trial against LiveNation and Ticketmaster. Live Nation has raked in billions in profits from an illegal monopoly that coerces venues, restricts artists, and exploits fans. This is a massive win in the fight for fairness for local venues, artists, and fans.

At the request of Ward 5 community members, we are extending the nomination deadline for trustees to oversee the $5 million DC Healthcare Access Trust. We invite nominees with expertise in mixed-use real estate, nonprofit healthcare, or charitable trusts. Make a nomination by Wednesday, April 22.

Really appreciate @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social's consumer protection resources. They respond so promptly and don't over-promise results, but often deliver in some form. I've had to work with them on multiple unfortunate instances and they've been a big help.

Are you a government or nonprofit employee with student loans? Our webinar today at noon is focused on recent changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and Income Driven Repayment (IDR) plans. 👇

DC WORKER WIN: More than 100 construction workers who were illegally misclassified are getting their money back. We secured $302,000 from two drywall companies that deprived workers of wages and benefits they were owed. Both companies are also changing their practices to comply with District law.

🗳️ Curious about Ranked Choice Voting? Get the facts before the next election at the DC Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Townhall with the DC Board of Elections. Learn how RCV works, ask questions & get election-ready. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40FB19Q

SCAM ALERT: OAG has received multiple reports from DC residents about texts citing fake traffic tickets. These texts are scams that target your personal information and hard-earned money. Never click on the link — and always rely on the DC DMV’s website to look up and pay traffic tickets.

Some D.C. developers are exploiting voucher programs to convert affordable rent-controlled properties into lucrative, voucher-only buildings. Contributor Suzie Amanuel spoke with tenants and pored over court filings and public records to bring you the story:

Every dollar parents pay in child support should benefit kids — not fund the government's operational costs.

Enforcing DC traffic laws is about making our roads safer. Our latest STEER Act enforcement includes a driver who struck a 12-year-old child in a crosswalk. The child's mom said it best: "They need to slow down. Nothing is that important that it’s worth risking your life or other people’s lives."

Safety messages from NWS re severe storms Monday, which includes tornado chance. Please stay weather aware; this is HIGHER-END threat. Concern re treefalls. Avoid driving in high winds, wait it out; During any warnings, shelter in interior room at lowest floor, away from windows.

We sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster to end their illegal monopoly over live music. That fight is not over. DC and a bipartisan group of states refused to join the Department of Justice’s settlement. On Monday, we will return to court and keep fighting for fairness for artists, venues, and fans.

18 months ago, a 12-year-old was struck in a crosswalk while walking from school to the library — even though she had the light. Today, thanks to CM Allen's STEER Act, the driver who hit her has been held accountable in court. (1/2)

Ward 5 community, join us to discuss the DC Healthcare Access Trust nomination process: 🖥️ Online Public Meeting Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30pm RSVP: oag.dc.gov/ProvidenceMarch18 📚 In-Person Public Meeting Thursday, April 2 at 6pm Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J Huff Library RSVP: oag.dc.gov/ProvidenceApril2

DC residents owe more in student loans than residents in any other state, but more and more borrowers are falling behind. Join the office of @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social for a webinar series starting 3/19 to learn about your rights! oag.dc.gov/release/anno...

NEW: We secured five new settlements and won nine new court judgments against out-of-state repeat dangerous drivers. Together, they will be required to pay $531,192. We also filed five new STEER Act lawsuits — including one against a driver who single-handedly racked up $284,550 in violations.

🗳️ Curious about Ranked Choice Voting? Get the facts before the next election at the DC Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Townhall with the DC Board of Elections. Learn how RCV works, ask questions & get election-ready. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40FB19Q

NEW: We are accepting nominations for trustees to run the DC Healthcare Access Trust. This is a $5 million fund created to support healthcare services in DC and Ward 5. The fund is a result of OAG's review of the Providence Hospital sale. Nominations ➡️ oag.dc.gov/Trustees

The Department of Justice's settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster is not good enough. By illegally monopolizing live music in DC, Live Nation hurts local venues, stifles artists, and hikes prices for fans. With a bipartisan group of 27 states, we'll keep fighting for fairness in live music.

"Oil prices are up about 50%. You should expect gas prices to rise about 50%... Gas... about $3 a gallon... you should therefore expect gas to be a bit above $4 a gallon... So if you get an opportunity to stop by the president's gas station when he's seeing it at $2 a gallon... definitely fill up "

🗳️ Curious about Ranked Choice Voting? Get the facts before the next election at the DC Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Townhall with the DC Board of Elections. Learn how RCV works, ask questions & get election-ready. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40FB19Q

🚨 Important changes are coming to federal student loan programs. At the same time, more borrowers are falling behind on payments. We're teaming up with @disbdc.bsky.social to announce a student loan webinar series as part of National Consumer Protection Week. Register ➡️ oag.dc.gov/StudentDebt

What can be done about your expensive Pepco bill? Financial assistance, energy audits, and avoiding third-party suppliers can help, @samdelgado.bsky.social reports: