D.C. Council approves nearly $22 billion budget, reverses proposed housing and child-care cuts
The fiscal 2027 plan restores many cuts proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser, uses one-time funds and changes how the District applies federal tax changes.
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Bowser Returns Washington, DC FY2027 Budget Unsigned as Council Protects Spending
Mayor Muriel Bowser returned Washington, DC’s FY2027 budget unsigned on July 28, but the package is still expected to undergo congressional review and take effect October 1 while the District faces longer-term revenue and reserve pressures.
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Washington DC Council’s second emergency vote on Budget Support Act: key changes
On July 10, 2026, the DC Council completed its second emergency vote on the Budget Support Act. Here’s what changed and what to watch as FY2027 starts.