Here are some news stories from the past week involving Chairman Mendelson:

The Quality of Health Care for Inmates in DC is What Matters – Chairman Mendelson’s letter to the editor regarding the Corizon health care contract.  [The Washington Post]

Driving While Texting and Talking Still a Problem, Despite Laws – Council Chair Phil Mendelson has legislation proposed that would stiffen the penalties for repeat offenders. Right now, the fine is only $100 and on a first offense can be waived if you purchase a hands free device.  Mendelson’s proposal would no longer waive the fine.  Drivers caught three times within 18 months would be fined $400 and their driver’s license and car registration temporarily suspended.  [Fox 5 DC]

Mendelson to Lankford: DC Bills Don’t Violate Religious Freedom – “There is no intent on our part to violate the rights of others, such as freedom of religion,” Council Chairman Phil Mendelson wrote in a two-page letter sent to Lankford on March 20.  [Roll Call]

Marco Rubio Takes Aim at Restrictive DC Gun Control Laws – “This proposal is reckless and disregards our country’s national security,” said DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, a Democrat. “All that would remain to protect the public leaders and citizens from gun violence is federal law, and federal law has proven to be inadequate.”  [The Washington Times]