While there are components of the discussion draft that DCFPI supports—most notably the removal of cannabis as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, which should allow DC to move forward with recreational cannabis sales and […]
Nikki will lead DCFPI’s work to ensure that public debate about DC’s economy is informed by the research and analysis of policy experts. She brings to her role more than a decade of experience in content creation and communications for social change.
Michael joined the team at DCFPI in August 2021 and will work with the policy team to advance our research in various issue areas such as education, income & poverty, and cannabis policy.
Tazra Mitchell, policy director at the DCFPI, pointed to the changes made to the EITC with this amendment as a significant achievement. “I don’t believe any other state in the nation has a tax credit that’s worth 100% of the federal EITC.”
Tazra Mitchell, the policy director at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, said “this year’s budget is one of the most important in D.C. history.”
This year’s budget is one of the most important in DC history. DCFPI praises the Mayor and DC Council for seizing this unprecedented opportunity and making bold investments to address the ongoing suffering caused by the pandemic, which is disproportionately […]
The DC Council passed a final vote on the city’s 2022 budget Tuesday, but not without some last-minute debate and changes — notably, an amendment that would significantly boost monthly tax credits for low-income families in the coming years.
While the DC Council has made important investments already, DCFPI calls on Councilmembers to make additional changes in the upcoming BSA vote to ensure a just recovery for all residents.
Erica Williams, ED of DCFPI, said the two groups have a lot of work to do to address deep inequalities in the city. Williams said the budget amendment will also provide housing vouchers & raise the local EITC, a boost she says will benefit Black women.