“There are ripple effects that we won’t really be able to fully account for in the immediate term,” said Erica Williams, executive director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute. Less spending across the region “can put pressure on our budget and our […]
The Department of Education (DoE) sent a letter last week directing federally-funded institutions no longer to consider race and diversity in admissions, hiring and scholarship decisions, among other things.
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The US Senate is set to vote Thursday on a continuing resolution for federal appropriations with a poison pill provision for the District that would force over $1 billion in cuts from its fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget, halfway through the year.
If the cuts to federal programs are as extreme as what has been proposed, “we could see unemployment in the District skyrocket,” said DC Fiscal Policy Institute Executive Director Erica Williams. “That will put pressure on our budget as we have to […]
Polling from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute and Data for Progress in 2023 found that 55% of residents believe the site “should be used mostly for housing and neighborhood amenities,” versus 39% who supported a football stadium.
As Mayor Bowser develops her fiscal year (FY) 2025 supplemental budget and FY 2026 budget, the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) urges consideration and prioritization of the following recommendations.
“I’m elated to have Ashley Blake as our newest addition to the DCFPI Board as we pursue housing justice in the District,” said Erica Williams, executive director of DCFPI.
“The federal government is certainly an important part of the D.C. economy and has been a buoy for us through tough economic times.” said Erica Williams, executive director of the D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute
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 […]
