Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Council’s Budget Proposal Includes Both New Investments And Reductions in Affordable Housing and Human Services
By Wes Rivers • May 27, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Revenue & Budget
Blog
If a Surplus is Found, Council Should Fill in Budget Gaps
By Ed Lazere • May 26, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
Guest Blog: Cutting TANF Would Harm Domestic Violence Survivors
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 22, 2015 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
Blog
Most DC Residents Support Modest Sales Tax Increase To Fund Important Services, Poll Shows
By Soumya Bhat • May 21, 2015 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
Council Added Funds to Important Services for DC Residents During Budget Mark-ups
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 19, 2015 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Council Should Keep Modest Sales Tax Increase For Investments that Help DC Residents
By Ed Lazere • May 12, 2015 • Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Testimomy of Ed Lazere at the Budget Oversight Hearing for The Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Act Before the DC Council Committee of the Whole, May 8, 2015
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 8, 2015 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support / Taxes
Blog
Despite Significant Investments in Homeless Services, More Funding Needed for Affordable Housing
By Kate Coventry • May 7, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness / Revenue & Budget
Blog
More Funding Needed for Homeless Individuals Despite Significant Budget Investments
By Kate Coventry • May 1, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness / Revenue & Budget
Blog
Mayor Bowser Does a Lot with a Lean Budget But It May Not Work Again Next Year
By Wes Rivers • April 30, 2015 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
All Publications & Resources
Fact Sheets
Why Revenue is Essential for Early Childhood Education
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 19, 2025 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
Part Two of Mayor Bowser’s “Growth” Agenda Ignores Moment of Crisis
By Shira Markoff • November 7, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
In The News
Here’s how D.C. solved the billion-dollar budget problem Congress created
WAMU • October 22, 2025
In The News
D.C. renters face record eviction levels amid dwindling aid and rising housing costs
The 51st • October 10, 2025
Press Release
Over 150 Organizations Call on Congress to Commit to Defending DC’s Autonomy
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 6, 2025
Blog
DC Revenue Higher than Expected, But a Recession Still Looms
By Tazra Mitchell • October 3, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
In The News
D.C. homeless seniors face financial barriers to assisted living, according to new report
Street Sense Media • October 1, 2025
Blog
Federal Efforts to Reinstate Cash Bail in DC Disproportionately Harms Black Residents
By Diontre Davis • September 29, 2025 • DC Statehood / Inclusive Economy
In The News
Beyond the Spin: How Industry Advocacy Distorts Debate in the RENTAL Act Push
Washington City Paper • September 17, 2025
Report
DC Council Can Expand Affordable Housing and Spur Investment Without Gutting Tenant Rights
By Mychal Cohen • September 16, 2025 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
