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Press Releases
New Data Finds DC Voters Support Repealing Harmful Ballot Initiatives, Including Initiative 82
A large majority of D.C. voters believe elected officials should be willing to overturn ballot initiatives when the measures cause harm or fail to deliver on their promises, according to new polling data released today by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW).
New Data Show Initiative 82 Driving Up Costs, Shrinking Tips, and Keeping Diners Away
WASHINGTON (June 30, 2025) - One in three DC voters is dining out less since Initiative 82 passed, according to a new poll, signaling a shift in diner behavior that is hurting workers, diners, and restaurants.
POLL: Majority of DC Voters Say They Did Not Understand Impact of Initiative 82 on Restaurant Workers, Menu Prices
WASHINGTON (May 20, 2025) — A majority of DC voters say they did not fully understand how Initiative 82 would impact restaurant workers and menu prices when they voted for it in 2022, according to a poll released today by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW).
Survey: More than 2 in 5 Casual Dining Restaurants Likely to Close This Year
More than two in five full-service casual restaurants in the District say they are likely to close in the coming year, according to a survey by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW).