Featured Publications & Resources
Report
Census Data Show No Major Changes in DC Poverty in 2008: Yet Figures Reveal Large Disparities in Poverty between Different Population Groups
By Jenny Reed • October 2, 2009 • Income & Poverty
Blog
In DC, Back-to-School Brings a Lesson in Subtraction: Budget Cuts
By Jenny Reed • September 28, 2009
Report
New Census Data Reveal Growing Income Gaps in the District
By Jenny Reed • September 22, 2009 • Income & Poverty
Report
Expanding the District’s Sales Tax Can Raise Revenue, While Increasing Tax Fairness
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 21, 2009 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Report
Good News About Health Insurance Coverage in DC: Census Data Show DC’s Uninsured Rate Has Dropped and Is One of the Lowest in the U.S.
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 10, 2009
Blog
Progressive Tax Reform that Makes Sense: Eliminating DC’s Tax Break for Investing in Other States’ Bonds
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 26, 2009
Blog
Expanding District Unemployment Benefits: A Necessary Boost During These Tough Times
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 20, 2009
Blog
Fenty Administration Implements Long-Awaited Inclusionary Zoning – The 2006 Affordable Housing Law
By Jenny Reed • August 14, 2009
Blog
Expanding the Sales Tax to Selected Services: A Sound Alternative to Raising Rates
By Jenny Reed • August 13, 2009
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Press Release
George Jones Named Chair of DCFPI’s Board of Directors
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • June 25, 2024
Report
Hidden Price of Justice: Fines and Fees in DC’s Criminal Legal System
By Michael Johnson Jr. • June 25, 2024 • Inclusive Economy
Testimony
Council Should Pass the Clean Hands Economic Expansion Act to Achieve More Progress Toward Equity
By Michael Johnson Jr. • June 20, 2024 • Inclusive Economy
In The News
D.C.’s 2025 Budget Is the Worst on Housing Issues in a Decade, Advocates Say. What Happens Now?
Washington City Paper • June 14, 2024
Press Release
Vulnerable Residents Will Pay the Price for Failure to Fully Fund Housing Needs
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • June 13, 2024
Blog
DCFPI Welcomes Dana Hock as Our New Grants Administrative Associate
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • June 11, 2024
Blog
DC Council Makes Progress but Fails to Raise Adequate Revenue for Critical Programs at First Budget Vote
By Erica Williams • May 31, 2024 • Revenue & Budget
In The News
D.C. Experimented With Giving Childcare Workers Big Raises. The Project May Not Last.
Ms. Magazine • May 30, 2024
Fact Sheets
DC Can Boost Income to Tackle Child Poverty
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 23, 2024 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Testimony
DC Council Should Restore Funding for the Pay Equity Fund, Early Learning Programs
By Anne Gunderson • May 16, 2024 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget