Here in DC—the wonkiest of places—residents value data. Mayor Bowser has said policies should be evaluated so we know what works. However, her proposed fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget and four-year financial plan heavily invest in unproven and disproven economic development strategies like tax breaks and subsidies for developers, technology companies, and sports teams, while cutting health coverage for residents, affordable child care, and other programs that research shows create healthy co...
