LinkDistrict Links District Links: Bowser outlines FY 2027 budget plan with cuts to child care, paid leave programs; Trump administration unveils arch designs; and more By Chris Kain On Apr 10, 2026 Last updated Apr 10, 2026 0 27 Share Mayor Muriel Bowser and her budget team today presented the DC Council with an overview of her fiscal year 2027 budget proposal that includes $469 million in program reductions and savings, including the removal of funds set aside for future employee pay increases and the elimination of a fund that boosts salaries for early childhood educators. 0 27 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint