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September 3rd, 2026
Labor Day is a day to celebrate workers, but high costs coupled with low wages, federal interference, and chronic racial inequities are hurting...
August 27th, 2026
Approximately 1,200 DC residents could lose critical Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by October.
August 3rd, 2026
The perennial conversation around affordability in DC stems not just from high prices, but also...
June 11th, 2026
With the largely temporary revenue Councilmembers were able to raise, they at least partially addressed...
May 22nd, 2026
DCFPI is excited to welcome Neha Baskar as our new intern, supporting our early childhood education work!
May 18th, 2026
The current budget cuts will leave thousands of working families and single parents without affordable...
May 14th, 2026
By every measure, such as median income, poverty rate, and homeownership, older Black residents are...
April 10th, 2026
The revenue the District has collected for the Local Fund budget—primarily made up of income,...
February 19th, 2026
Between 2023 and 2024, DC’s child poverty rate increased by 11.2 percentage points to reach...
February 2nd, 2026
DC’s elected officials need to be able to manage its budget, including being able to...
January 14th, 2026
We’re standing with community to build an economy that works for everyone, from the bottom...
December 18th, 2025
The two credits are highly effective, proven tools for reducing child poverty with long-term benefits...
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