Republicans look to rebuke DC Council with swing at local tax code
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 10, 2026
Move from Congress would be a troubling sign, local advocates say — both for the District’s budget and its autonomy
A Resident’s Guide to the DC Budget
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 7, 2026 • Revenue & Budget
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Baby steps: Janeese Lewis George pledges universal affordable child care for D.C.
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 6, 2026
It’s not free, and her plan faces fiscal challenges.
Congressional Interference Will Cost DC Nearly $700 Million in Local Revenue and Jeopardize Efforts to Reduce Child Poverty
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 4, 2026
The more than 700,000 residents of DC and the leaders they elected should be making decisions about what’s best for us and our local tax dollars, as we’ve always done and as other Americans do.
House rejects D.C. tax changes, potentially costing the city $600M in revenue
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 4, 2026
If passed by the Senate, the measure could lead to a months-long suspension of the city’s tax filing system.
DC looking to oppose a disapproval resolution that would repeal DC’s child tax credit
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 3, 2026
DC looking to oppose a disapproval resolution from the House that would repeal DC’s child tax credit and increase an existing earned income tax credit.
Congress Must Allow DC to Spend Its Own Local Dollars
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 2, 2026 • DC Statehood
DC’s elected officials need to be able to manage its budget, including being able to spend its own revenues and ensure its tax code can support its budget.
Tell Congress: Vote No on Interfering in DC’s Local Lawmaking
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 30, 2026
Take action now: Ask target Senators to vote no on the disapproval resolution.
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
