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DC Council restores some funding for programs cut from mayor’s budget
The D.C. Council restored over $400 million to programs like early childhood education, legal aid, and paid family leave, reversing cuts in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s FY27 budget. Funding comes from decoupling tax cuts and reserve funds, with a second budget vote scheduled for June 23.
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