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‘Mansion Taxes’ Can Advance Opportunity for DC’s Residents

By Ed Lazere • February 7, 2019 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes

Mansion taxes can improve the fairness of DC’s tax system and help fund our biggest priorities, such as affordable housing, schools, health care, roads, and other services and infrastructure that drive economic growth.

From Principals to Pencils: How DC School Budget Is Set and How You Can Get Involved

By Ed Lazere • February 5, 2019 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education

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The Federal Shutdown Should Reignite Discussion about Tapping DC’s Reserves

By Kamolika Das • February 4, 2019 • Revenue & Budget

Using a portion of DC’s reserves, instead of immediately putting it into savings, could help ensure that lost tax revenue due to the shutdown doesn’t force cuts in services like schools or health care.

Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Joint Public Oversight Roundtable on At-Risk Transparency

By Ed Lazere • February 1, 2019 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education

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We Need a Budget that Invests in the Building Blocks for a Thriving DC

By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Revenue & Budget

DCFPI’s FY 2020 budget recommendations reflect effective ways to use DC’s resources to address our city’s challenges and create a promising future for all DC residents.

Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Priorities

By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Revenue & Budget

Homelessness: Prevent and End Homelessness, and Improve Conditions for Residents Experiencing Homelessness

By Kate Coventry • January 31, 2019 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness / Revenue & Budget

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Affordable Housing: Put DC on a Path to Fully Meet the Housing Needs of Extremely Low-Income Residents

By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Revenue & Budget

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Education: Make Essential Investments in All of DC’s Children, In and Out of The Classroom

By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget

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Health Care: Remove Barriers To Health Coverage for Immigrants, Improve Mental Health Services, and Support Families with Young Children

By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Health Equity / Revenue & Budget

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