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Blog
DC Should Invest in Good Jobs, Not Economic Development Warfare
By Ed Lazere • December 13, 2018 • Inclusive Economy
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Oversight Roundtable on Real Property Tax Abatement for Chemonics International
By Ed Lazere • December 12, 2018 • Inclusive Economy
Op-Ed
Let’s Build on DC’s Progress in 2019
By Ed Lazere • Hill Rag • December 3, 2018 • Revenue & Budget
Op-Ed
DC’s Budget Choices Are Moral Choices
By Ed Lazere • The Washington Post • November 23, 2018 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Fact Sheets
New Trump Proposal Would Target Low-Income Immigrants and Force Many to Forego Benefits They Need
By Amy Lieber • November 15, 2018 • Income & Poverty
Blog
Here’s How You Can Speak Up Against Trump’s Proposed “Public Charge” Rule Targeting Low-Income Immigrant Families
By Amy Lieber • November 15, 2018 • Income & Poverty
Fact Sheets
New Online Sales Tax Revenue Should Go to Helping DC Residents
By Ed Lazere • November 13, 2018 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
New Revenue from Online Sales Tax Should Be Used for Resident Needs, Not Business Tax Cuts
By Ed Lazere • November 7, 2018 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
Tomorrow is Election Day! Do You Have a Plan to Vote?
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 5, 2018
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Testimony
The RFK Deal Needs to Prioritize Residents
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 29, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
Press Release
Council-Approved FY 2026 Budget Fails to Adequately Meet the Moment
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 29, 2025
Blog
At First Vote, Council Budget Leaves Vulnerable Residents’ Lives Hanging in the Balance
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 16, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Double Standard of Evidence for Economic Development Incentives Comes at the Expense of Residents’ Wellbeing and a Stronger Economy
By Shira Markoff • July 14, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
In The News
D.C. prepares for family shelters to exceed capacity under budget proposal
The Washington Post • July 11, 2025
Press Release
Michael Richardson Joins DCFPI’s Board of Directors
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 9, 2025
Press Release
Statement on Final Passage of Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 3, 2025
In The News
A program that provides pay boosts to D.C. childcare workers faces an uncertain future
WAMU • July 1, 2025
Press Release
Leaders of Direct Service, Anti-Poverty Organizations in Letter to DC Council: “We are Deeply Alarmed by Proposed Budget”
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 1, 2025
In The News
RFK Stadium plan faces scrutiny from Council over hidden expenses
ABC News 7 • June 26, 2025
