US EditionDC mayor seeks business-friendly policies to spark growth amid loss of up to 40,000 federal jobs
- Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled the proposed $21.8 billion FY-2026 budget for Washington, D.C., on May 28, 2025, focusing on economic growth and recovery.
- The budget follows Congress cutting $410 million in local tax funding and the expected loss of up to 40,000 federal jobs over four years, reducing city revenues by about $1 billion.
- To address these challenges, the budget includes a hiring freeze saving $63 million, avoids layoffs or facility closures, and allocates funds toward education, affordable housing, and stadium redevelopment.
- Bowser stated the Grow DC budget is a 'growth agenda' with 'bold, forward-thinking solutions' to sustain services amid a forecasted mild recession and delayed sales tax increases.
- The budget’s approval by the D.C. Council remains uncertain amid delays and criticism, while city leaders push for revitalizing the RFK Stadium and attracting the Washington Commanders by 2030.
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DC mayor seeks business-friendly policies to spark growth amid loss of up to 40,000 federal jobs
With the nation’s capital facing a pair of overlapping budget crises, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled a budget proposal that bets heavily on business-friendly policies designed to boost investment and move the city away from dependence on a dwindling number of federal jobs.
Bowser unveils business friendly budget for DC in effort to avoid large-scale cuts
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. Federal layoffs by the Tr…
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