Final budget passes D.C. Council without increases to homeless services
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 30, 2025
The budget, which passed 10-2, largely left in proposed cuts to homeless services and social safety nets for low-income residents.
The RFK Deal Should Maximize Benefits for DC Residents
By Shira Markoff • July 29, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
The Council needs to push for a deal in the interest of residents, rather than giving in to pressure from the mayor, the Commanders, and federal officials to rush the process and spend DC taxpayer money unwisely.
In Final Budget Vote, a Lot of Disappointment
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 29, 2025
On the final reading, the council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Budget Act and Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Act.
Council-Approved FY 2026 Budget Fails to Adequately Meet the Moment
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 29, 2025
Overall, the Council-approved budget fails to adequately meet the moment, underfunding programs that will help residents meet their basic needs amid historic federal cuts to health care and food assistance as DC enters a recession.
At First Vote, Council Budget Leaves Vulnerable Residents’ Lives Hanging in the Balance
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 16, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
DC Council gave initial approval to a fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget that makes improvements over Mayor Bowser’s proposal but as a whole fails to provide vulnerable residents shelter from the coming storm.
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
Lawmakers often require a mountain of evidence to be persuaded to invest in programs supporting residents with low incomes—and even then, they often cut them first in tight budgets. And on the other hand, they often swiftly enact business subsidies without […]
D.C. prepares for family shelters to exceed capacity under budget proposal
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 11, 2025
Michael Richardson Joins DCFPI’s Board of Directors
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 9, 2025
The DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) is pleased to welcome Michael Richardson to its Board of Directors.
Statement on Final Passage of Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 3, 2025
These historic cuts to health care and food assistance dismantle the foundation that many working families stand on. DC will only be able to absorb a fraction of the program cuts and will be forced to make drastic cutbacks that leave every DC […]
A program that provides pay boosts to D.C. childcare workers faces an uncertain future
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 1, 2025