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Mayor Bowser Unveils 2026 Budget Amid $1 Billion Shortfall

5/7/2025

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled her 2026 budget, prioritizing investments in downtown, sports, and technology despite a daunting $1 billion shortfall. To tackle a $400 million gap created by Congress, she will propose a supplemental budget. Tensions with the D.C. Council simmer over the contentious Commanders stadium deal, adding to the city's challenges.

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled her 2026 budget, prioritizing investments in downtown, sports, and technology despite a daunting $1 billion shortfall. To tackle a $400 million gap created by Congress, she will propose a supplemental budget. Tensions with the D.C. Council simmer over the contentious Commanders stadium deal, adding to the city's challenges.