Lawmakers Must Do More for Struggling Residents in FY 2027 DC Budget
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 28, 2026 • Revenue & Budget
DCFPI’s Recommendations for the Revised FY 2026 Supplemental Budget and FY 2027 Budget
Public Comments in Opposition to Proposed Federal “Public Charge” Rule
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 15, 2026 • Income & Poverty
A letter to express our strong opposition to the changes regarding “public charge,” published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2025.
More Jurisdictions Are Creating Child Tax Credits
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • December 9, 2025
Washington, D.C., will become the first locality with its own child tax credit. An expansion of the federal child tax credit during the pandemic led to dramatic reductions in child poverty.
Delays and a subsidy shortage leave single homeless residents out in the cold
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • December 9, 2025
As D.C. enters its coldest months, thousands of homeless residents prepare for another winter without housing.
Why Revenue is Essential for Early Childhood Education
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 19, 2025 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Taxes and other sources of revenue make up the collective resources we need to meet DC’s growing needs and invest in public services that allow all DC residents to thrive, including early childhood education programs.
Here’s how D.C. solved the billion-dollar budget problem Congress created
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 22, 2025
Tazra Mitchell, a researcher at the progressive D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute, says some of these delays weren’t ideal, but certainly better than making more painful cuts in a year when the city’s budget already hit many social programs.
D.C. renters face record eviction levels amid dwindling aid and rising housing costs
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 10, 2025
“We need to be funding ERAP because… It’s really the only tool for people facing eviction, but we also need to be investing in affordable housing so people aren’t in a position of needing ERAP to begin with,” says Kate Coventry, the deputy director of […]
Over 150 Organizations Call on Congress to Commit to Defending DC’s Autonomy
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 6, 2025
151 organizations sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to protect the District of Columbia’s autonomy by rejecting any federal bills that undermine its democratic institutions or overturn laws passed by DC voters or representatives.
D.C. homeless seniors face financial barriers to assisted living, according to new report
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 1, 2025
Some formerly homeless and low-income D.C. seniors are turning down necessary assisted living care because, after charges for the facility, they would not have enough to cover their expenses, according to a D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) report released […]
Beyond the Spin: How Industry Advocacy Distorts Debate in the RENTAL Act Push
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 17, 2025
As the final vote on the major tenant rights reform bill approaches, an academic study challenges developers’ claims that TOPA hinders construction, revealing the divide between reliable findings and industry-driven advocacy campaigns.