Some unhoused DC residents are rejecting assisted living because of harsh income rules that leave them unable to afford basic items and compromise their quality of life.
Comparing how the mayor’s proposed and Council-approved budgets meet community needs.
This week, the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) welcomed three new staff members to our team. They bring a wide array of experience, perspectives, and skills and we are so excited to have them on board.
Mass deportation would harm DC’s economy, thwart business activity, and take a devastating toll on immigrant families and communities.
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.
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.
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 […]
The mayor’s proposed budget underfunds the PEF and child care subsidy program in fiscal year (FY) 2026 and eliminates all funding for the PEF in FY’s 2027-2029. Sacrificing critical investments in programs that support workers and families to increase […]
Just as DC is set to enter a local recession and Congress is advancing historic cuts to health coverage and food assistance, Mayor Bowser is proposing a budget that abandons residents with the fewest resources to fend for themselves in the coming economic […]
There is a continued need to improve nutritional options for residents in DOC facilities. Specifically, to dedicate funding for the full implementation of Section 32 of Secure DC, also known as “Fresh Starts,” in the FY 2026 budget.
