Featured Publications & Resources
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Hearing on B22-909, the Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment Act of 2018
By Ed Lazere • October 30, 2018 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Hearing on B22-457, the Economic Development Return on Investment Accountability Amendment Act of 2017
By Ed Lazere • October 30, 2018 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Blog
DC Residents Should Speak Up to Oppose Trump’s Proposed “Public Charge” Rule Targeting Immigrants and Their Families
By Amy Lieber • October 23, 2018 • Income & Poverty
Op-Ed
Improve DC Restroom Access: Support The Public Restroom Facilities Promotion and Investment Act of 2017
By Kate Coventry • Hill Rag • October 22, 2018 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Blog
Narrowing Income Inequality Through the Tax Code
By Marlana Wallace and Ed Lazere • October 17, 2018 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Hearing on Bill 22-944, The Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018
By Ed Lazere • October 17, 2018 • Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Hearing on Bill 22-914, The Internet Sales Tax Act of 2018
By Ed Lazere • October 10, 2018 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
Towards a Thriving City: A Review of the District’s 2019 Budget for Girls, Women and Families of Color
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 4, 2018 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Initiative 77: A Missed Opportunity for Tipped Workers in the District
By Brittany Alston • October 3, 2018 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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Blog
Nearly Half of All Renters and More Than Half of Black Renters in DC Struggle to Afford Rent
By Connor Zielinski • April 14, 2025 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
In The News
Trump signs order on Washington DC as Republicans exert control over city
The Guardian • April 8, 2025
In The News
No timeline yet for when House will consider bill to revert $1.1B cut to DC budget
ABC News 7 • April 8, 2025
In The News
D.C. tenant group calls on their landlords to stop charging hidden fees
Street Sense Media • April 8, 2025
In The News
Fiscal policy nonprofits criticize federal bill that would slash DC's budget by $1B
ABC News 7 • April 8, 2025
Blog
Cuts to Federal Food Assistance Will Hurt Residents Just As DC Enters Recession
By Erica Williams • April 2, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
Fact Sheets
Immigrants are a Vital Part of DC's Future
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 2, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
Blog
DCFPI Welcomes Shira Markoff as New Director of Economic Policy
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • March 24, 2025