District Links: DC Council debates FY 2026 budget amendments ahead of final action later today; Pirro urges repeal of record-sealing reforms; and more

By Chris Kain On Jul 28, 2025 Last updated Jul 29, 2025

The DC Council is voting today on a flurry of proposed amendments on contentious matters related to the District’s fiscal year 2026 budget — including an attempted compromise over the tipped minimum wage being phased out under Initiative 82, which the mayor has sought to repeal.

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