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Mayor Bowser's proposed budget and legislative initiatives could have significant implications for Black and minority residents, particularly District youth.

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's proposed budget and legislative initiatives raise concerns about their potential impact on minority youth.

Some opine that it’s hurtful that an African American mayor in a District once heralded as “Chocolate City,” would launch such initiatives.

Bowser blames the CFO for her 2025 budget proposal that slashes a key fund to provide raises for childcare workers.

Parents may get more money in next stimulus bill Democrats eye expansion of child tax credit and last updated 2021-02-23 14:05:03-05 WASHINGTON — Parents know all too well the cost of raising a child. The Department of Agriculture recently estimated it costs $233,610 on average to raise a child until age 18. But help may be on the way in the form of a child tax credit. CURRENT TAX CREDIT Currently, parents making less than $400,000 a year who file jointly qualify for a child tax cred...