DCFPI’s preliminary analysis of the Mayor’s proposed FY 2020 budget highlights increased investments and areas where the budget fell short.
Mayor Bowser’s proposed FY 2020 budget makes important new investments, but in many ways missed an opportunity to address the city’s most pressing challenges. DCFPI highlighted notable funding increases and identified opportunities for the Council to make […]
DC imposes barriers to accessing health care through the DC Healthcare Alliance—a program for low-income residents that primarily serves immigrants—contributing to both poor health outcomes and unnecessarily high program costs.
The rate of turnover in the DC Healthcare Alliance reflects a policy choice made by the Mayor and DC Council nearly a decade ago.
The Budget Toolkit has resources to help you understand the annual budget process and what’s in the FY 2020 DC budget.
The District’s recent commitment to building affordable housing—with $100 million per year for the Housing Production Trust Fund (HPTF) since fiscal year (FY) 2015—is notable yet falling short in key ways.
The District’s recent commitment to build more affordable housing—with $100 million per year for the Housing Production Trust Fund since fiscal year (FY) 2015—is notable, but it also is not enough.
Interim Disability Assistance and SSI/ SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery are crucial resources for DC residents with disabilities.
By increasing access to public restrooms, the District can be a friendlier place for tourists, children and their caretakers, residents with illnesses and disabilities, and residents experiencing homelessness.
