Trump is razing the federal workforce. What will that do to D.C.?
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 14, 2025
If the cuts to federal programs are as extreme as what has been proposed, “we could see unemployment in the District skyrocket,” said DC Fiscal Policy Institute Executive Director Erica Williams. “That will put pressure on our budget as we have to […]
RFK isn’t big enough for a stadium with NFL-sized parking
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 14, 2025
Polling from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute and Data for Progress in 2023 found that 55% of residents believe the site “should be used mostly for housing and neighborhood amenities,” versus 39% who supported a football stadium.
FY 2026 Budget Must Help DC Residents Weather the Coming Storm
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 6, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
As Mayor Bowser develops her fiscal year (FY) 2025 supplemental budget and FY 2026 budget, the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) urges consideration and prioritization of the following recommendations.
Ashley Blake Joins DCFPI’s Board of Directors
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 23, 2025
“I’m elated to have Ashley Blake as our newest addition to the DCFPI Board as we pursue housing justice in the District,” said Erica Williams, executive director of DCFPI.
High Anxiety: What Losing 100,000 Federal Jobs Could Mean for the Local Economy
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 13, 2025
“The federal government is certainly an important part of the D.C. economy and has been a buoy for us through tough economic times.” said Erica Williams, executive director of the D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute
DCFPI Welcomes New Communications Associate, Jordan Pelavin!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • December 18, 2024
Jordan joined DCFPI in December 2024 and works with the communications team to devise and implement systems to manage DCFPI’s public relations and digital presence. Her most recent role was at MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, working to end hunger through […]
DCFPI Welcomes New Senior Policy Associate for Housing, Mychal Cohen!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 20, 2024
[…]
DCFPI Executive Director Erica Williams’ Statement on the 2024 Election Results
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 7, 2024
The ugliness, hate, and chaos will be hard for all of us committed to justice to operate in, but we are not alone, and we are not lost.
DCFPI Welcomes Connor Zielinski as Our Data Associate!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 18, 2024
Connor Zielinski joins the DC Fiscal Policy Institutes (DCFPI) as our new Data Associate. Connor will support DCFPI’s policy team with data analysis, fact checking, and supplementary research.
