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The Federal Shutdown Should Reignite Discussion about Tapping DC’s Reserves

Using a portion of DC’s reserves, instead of immediately putting it into savings, could help ensure that lost tax revenue due to the shutdown doesn’t force cuts in services like schools or health care.

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We Need a Budget that Invests in the Building Blocks for a Thriving DC

DCFPI’s FY 2020 budget recommendations reflect effective ways to use DC’s resources to address our city’s challenges and create a promising future for all DC residents.

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Counting Our Homeless Neighbors While Envisioning a Future Without Homelessness

The annual Point in Time count tells us who is homeless, where they are staying, and whether the strategies we are using to combat homelessness are working.

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DCFPI Welcomes Doni Crawford to Our Team!

The DC Fiscal Policy Institute welcomes Doni Crawford, our newest Policy Analyst!

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Here’s What You Need to Know About DC’s FY 2020 Budget Season

This DC budget process timeline highlights opportunities to voice our values and shape the Fiscal Year 2020 DC budget.

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DCFPI Welcomes Kamolika Das to Our Team!

DCFPI is excited to introduce you to Kamolika Das, our new Policy Analyst!

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DCFPI Welcomes Ronald Mak to Our Team!

DCFPI is excited to welcome Ronald Mak as our new intern!

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Things Money Can’t Buy: Love, and Economic Development

It’s time for DC to tighten up its economic development incentives, including accountability for companies like Blackboard to pay DC back when they take subsidies but fail to keep their commitments.

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Remembering Our Neighbors Who Died While Homeless

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Online Sales Tax: What Happened?

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