DC Council Should Restore Funding for the Pay Equity Fund
By Anne Gunderson • April 19, 2024 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget
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DC Council Should Restore Funding for the Baby Bonds Program
By Caitlin Schnur • April 19, 2024 • Revenue & Budget
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Proposed Staffing Cuts Undermine Education Equity
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 18, 2024 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget
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Public Restrooms are Fundamental to Human Dignity and Health
By Kate Coventry • April 10, 2024 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Revenue & Budget
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Unshared Sacrifice and Unkept Promises: First Look at the Mayor’s Budget
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 8, 2024 • Revenue & Budget
Despite calling for “shared sacrifice” in a time of budget constraints, Mayor Bowser’s proposed fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget and financial plan demands the biggest sacrifices from DC’s lowest income residents while prioritizing the wealthiest businesses.
Without Replacement Funds for Expiring Pandemic Dollars, Schools Face Instability
By Erika Roberson • March 27, 2024 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget
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CFO Overreach on Reserves Policy May Hurt Black and Brown Women the Most
By Tazra Mitchell • March 21, 2024 • Revenue & Budget
Every dollar that DC must use to replenish the reserve earlier than what is legally required is one lawmakers don’t have to help residents afford rent and put food on the table.
DC’s Labor Market is Failing Young Black Workers
By Caitlin C. Schnur • March 18, 2024 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Labor market inequities among young adults have negative ripple effects, holding back their economic security and DC’s economy.
Changes Needed to Boost Outcomes and Improve Implementation of the Pay Equity Fund
By Anne Gunderson • March 6, 2024 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget
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Even with Funding Increases, Schools Will Face Constrained Budgets Next School Year
By Erika Roberson • February 28, 2024 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
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