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DC Mayor Unveils $21.2B Budget Amid Federal Cuts

4/11/2026

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  • Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her final budget of $21.2 billion, prioritizing education and health care.
  • The general funds budget fell 3.3% to $12.7 billion due to reduced federal revenue and rising costs.
  • Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said a budget vote is expected in June.
  • The budget faces a $1.1 billion year-over-year cut from federal funding changes, causing job losses and an estimated $325 million revenue loss.