Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Food Insecurity Is a Harsh Reality in DC—at Thanksgiving and All Year
By Tazra Mitchell • November 27, 2019 • Income & Poverty
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Hearing on the Rental Housing Act Extension Amendment Act of 2019
By Ed Lazere • November 13, 2019 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Testimony
Testimony of Tazra Mitchell At the Public Hearing on the Protecting Local Area Commercial Enterprises Amendment Act of 2019 and the Longtime Resident Business Preservation Amendment Act of 2019
By Tazra Mitchell • November 6, 2019 • Inclusive Economy
Report
What’s In the Approved Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for PreK-12 Education?
By Ed Lazere • October 25, 2019 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
The District’s Rising Economic Tide Isn’t Lifting Black Boats
By Tazra Mitchell • October 24, 2019 • Income & Poverty
Report
What’s in the Approved Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for Early Childhood Development?
By Ed Lazere • October 23, 2019 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Oversight Roundtable on Implementation of the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016
By Ed Lazere • October 18, 2019 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Blog
DC is One Step Closer towards Adopting Requirements for More Transparent School Budgets
By Qubilah Huddleston and Alyssa Noth • October 11, 2019 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Report
What’s In the Approved FY 2020 Budget for Affordable Housing?
By Doni Crawford and Kamolika Das • October 11, 2019 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
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Blog
Jail and Prison Communication Will Become More Affordable for DC Residents Following Federal Rule Changes
By Michael Johnson Jr. • October 23, 2024 • Inclusive Economy
Blog
DCFPI Welcomes Connor Zielinski as Our Data Associate!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 18, 2024
In The News
Two Years In, D.C.’s Tax Revision Commission Is Still Spinning Its Wheels. Will It Ever Have Answers?
Washington City Paper • October 16, 2024
Fact Sheets
The Lasting Harm of DC's Criminal Legal Fines & Fees Demand More Reporting and Transparency
By Michael Johnson Jr. • October 10, 2024 • Inclusive Economy
In The News
DC Council to hear emergency legislation that would boost pay for childcare workers
WJLA • October 10, 2024
Press Release
DC Tax Revision Commission Chair Again Delays Final Vote on Recommendations
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 9, 2024
Blog
DCFPI Welcomes Diana Chavez as our Early Childhood Education Intern!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 20, 2024
Blog
Poverty Reduction Stalled While Racial and Income Inequality Persisted in 2023
By Tazra Mitchell • September 16, 2024 • Income & Poverty
In The News
New report exposes DC police using arrests and tickets to score revenue for the District
The Real News • September 11, 2024
Testimony
Budget Constraints Necessitate Changes to the PEF Formula and Structure
By Anne Gunderson • August 22, 2024 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education