DCFPI Welcomes New Communications Associate, Jordan Pelavin!
Jordan joined DCFPI in December 2024 and works with the communications team to devise and implement systems to manage DCFPI’s public relations and digital presence. Her most recent role was at MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, working to end hunger through […]
12 Charts of 2024: Visualizing DC’s Persistent Inequality and How to Build an Inclusive Economy
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30,000 District Residents Struggle to Put Food on the Table Due to A Lack of Resources, and Many Lack Equitable Access to Grocery Options
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DCFPI Welcomes New Senior Policy Associate for Housing, Mychal Cohen!
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Jail and Prison Communication Will Become More Affordable for DC Residents Following Federal Rule Changes
Nearly 1.5 million people who are incarcerated and their loved ones are expected to save $500 million each year in lower phone and video costs at jails and prisons across the US, due to recent rule changes approved by the Federal Communications Commission
DCFPI Welcomes Connor Zielinski as Our Data Associate!
Connor Zielinski joins the DC Fiscal Policy Institutes (DCFPI) as our new Data Associate. Connor will support DCFPI’s policy team with data analysis, fact checking, and supplementary research.
DCFPI Welcomes Diana Chavez as our Early Childhood Education Intern!
Diana Chavez Cruz joins the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) as our new policy intern, where she will support the organization’s research and advocacy on early education policies in DC.
Poverty Reduction Stalled While Racial and Income Inequality Persisted in 2023
Despite a growing economy, DC failed to reduce poverty overall and for children and Black residents in 2023, according to new data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS).
With Council Changes, the FY 2025 Budget Advances Educational Equity
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Centering Black Women in Policy Would Lead to a More Inclusive, Equitable Economy
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