Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Tell the Mayor What YOU Want to See in the Budget, at a Budget Engagement Forum
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 13, 2019 • Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Oversight Hearing on the Department of Health
By Ed Lazere • February 8, 2019 • Health Equity
Blog
‘Mansion Taxes’ Can Advance Opportunity for DC’s Residents
By Ed Lazere • February 7, 2019 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Op-Ed
From Principals to Pencils: How DC School Budget Is Set and How You Can Get Involved
By Ed Lazere • Hill Rag • February 5, 2019 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
The Federal Shutdown Should Reignite Discussion about Tapping DC’s Reserves
By Kamolika Das • February 4, 2019 • Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Joint Public Oversight Roundtable on At-Risk Transparency
By Ed Lazere • February 1, 2019 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
We Need a Budget that Invests in the Building Blocks for a Thriving DC
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Revenue & Budget
Fact Sheets
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Priorities
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Revenue & Budget
Report
Homelessness: Prevent and End Homelessness, and Improve Conditions for Residents Experiencing Homelessness
By Kate Coventry • January 31, 2019 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness / Revenue & Budget
Report
Affordable Housing: Put DC on a Path to Fully Meet the Housing Needs of Extremely Low-Income Residents
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Revenue & Budget
All Publications & Resources
Report
A Business Activity Tax Would Make DC’s Tax System More Equitable While Raising Revenue
By Tazra Mitchell • January 30, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Insufficient Funding Jeopardizes Health Care Access for Early Educators
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 28, 2025 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Press Release
Ashley Blake Joins DCFPI’s Board of Directors
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 23, 2025
In The News
High Anxiety: What Losing 100,000 Federal Jobs Could Mean for the Local Economy
Washington Business Journal • January 13, 2025
Blog
DCFPI Welcomes New Communications Associate, Jordan Pelavin!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • December 18, 2024
Blog
12 Charts of 2024: Visualizing DC’s Persistent Inequality and How to Build an Inclusive Economy
By Connor Zielinski • December 18, 2024 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget
Report
A Quality Job Guarantee Would Ensure DC Youth Can Fully Participate in DC’s Economy
By Caitlin Schnur • December 4, 2024 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Blog
30,000 District Residents Struggle to Put Food on the Table Due to A Lack of Resources, and Many Lack Equitable Access to Grocery Options
By Connor Zielinski • November 25, 2024 • Health Equity
Blog
DCFPI Welcomes New Senior Policy Associate for Housing, Mychal Cohen!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 20, 2024
Testimony
Emergency Rental Assistance Reduces the Extremely Harmful Impact of DC Evictions
By Kate Coventry • November 18, 2024 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness