Bowser unveils business friendly budget for DC in effort to avoid large-scale cuts

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Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled her proposed 2026 budget for the city, calling it a “growth agenda” during a period of economic uncertainty for the district. 

The $21.8 billion budget, subject to the approval of the Council of the District of Columbia, looks to serve businesses and development, making room for RFK Stadium to be revitalized. It coincides with a forecasted “mild recession” for the district.

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