Rebecca Turco

3 weeks ago | wjla.com | Rebecca Turco

Several pride decorations were vandalized in the DuPont Circle area of D.C. amid World Pride.

3 weeks ago | wjla.com | Rebecca Turco

Wed, June 4th 2025 at 10:54 AMThe bar and restaurant community in D.C. respond to Mayor Bowser's proposal to repeal Initiative 82. (7News)WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Restaurant workers for and against a District measure to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers are set to testify before the D.C. Council Wednesday afternoon. The legislation in question, Initiative 82, went into effect in May 2023. It gradually increases the minimum wage for tipped workers until 2027.

4 weeks ago | wjla.com | Rebecca Turco

WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — The D.C. Pay Equity Fund has been cut in the mayor's financial plan as she tries to balance a projected $1 billion in revenue loss over the next four years. The cuts have been largely attributed to the Trump administration's federal workforce reductions. The Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund is funded at $70 million for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. It was eliminated for the FY 2027- 2029 financial plan.

1 month ago | wjla.com | Rebecca Turco

When it comes to bringing the Commanders back to D.C., many residents want to see that happen – but opinions vary as to how it should be funded. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s budget for next fiscal year includes $972 million in capital funds for development surrounding a new stadium at the RFK campus as part of her growth agenda.

1 month ago | wjla.com | Rebecca Turco

WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to release her budget to the D.C. Council tomorrow, which will address $410 million in forced cuts from Congress and a projected billion-dollar revenue loss over the next few fiscal years. At this point, Bowser won't be testifying about the budget since the council hasn't scheduled a hearing. Bowser invited every councilmember to attend her budget unveiling event Tuesday, but 7News hasn't yet confirmed who from the council will be attending.