Insufficient Funding Jeopardizes Health Care Access for Early Educators
By Anne Gunderson • January 28, 2025 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
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DCFPI Welcomes New Communications Associate, Jordan Pelavin!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • December 18, 2024
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 […]
12 Charts of 2024: Visualizing DC’s Persistent Inequality and How to Build an Inclusive Economy
By Connor Zielinski • December 18, 2024 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget
As 2024 comes to a close, DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) staff handpicked our most insightful data visualizations of the year.
A Quality Job Guarantee Would Ensure DC Youth Can Fully Participate in DC’s Economy
By Caitlin Schnur • December 4, 2024 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
A DC youth job guarantee, which would connect young people who want to work with a job with a livable wage, benefits, and supportive services, can yield positive outcomes for eligible workers and redress chronic racial inequities in the labor market.
30,000 District Residents Struggle to Put Food on the Table Due to A Lack of Resources, and Many Lack Equitable Access to Grocery Options
By Connor Zielinski • November 25, 2024 • Health Equity
High rates of food insecurity shows that DC lawmakers should protect and improve upon policies that help families afford a healthy diet.
DCFPI Welcomes New Senior Policy Associate for Housing, Mychal Cohen!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 20, 2024
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Emergency Rental Assistance Reduces the Extremely Harmful Impact of DC Evictions
By Kate Coventry • November 18, 2024 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
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Jail and Prison Communication Will Become More Affordable for DC Residents Following Federal Rule Changes
By Michael Johnson Jr. • October 23, 2024 • Inclusive Economy
Nearly 1.5 million people who are incarcerated and their loved ones are expected to save $500 million each year in lower phone and video costs at jails and prisons across the US, due to recent rule changes approved by the Federal Communications Commission
DCFPI Welcomes Connor Zielinski as Our Data Associate!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 18, 2024
Connor Zielinski joins the DC Fiscal Policy Institutes (DCFPI) as our new Data Associate. Connor will support DCFPI’s policy team with data analysis, fact checking, and supplementary research.
The Lasting Harm of DC’s Criminal Legal Fines & Fees Demand More Reporting and Transparency
By Michael Johnson Jr. • October 10, 2024 • Inclusive Economy
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