Featured Publications & Resources
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Hearing on Bill 22-0577, The Performing Arts Promotion Act of 2017
By Ed Lazere • October 30, 2018 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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
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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