Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Mayor Bowser Is Moving Forward on Key Investments, But Other Approved Funding Remains Frozen
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 27, 2015 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
DC Leaders Deserve Credit for Keeping Taxes Down For Low-Income Residents
By Ed Lazere • January 21, 2015 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Report
Reducing Inequality, Increasing Opportunities for DC Residents: Recommendations to the New Mayor and DC Council
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 5, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Health Equity / Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support / Taxes
Blog
When Being Last is Okay: DC Residents Pay the Lowest Taxes in the Region
By Ed Lazere • December 17, 2014 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony of Soumya Bhat, At the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Hearing for District of Columbia Public Schools
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 17, 2014 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry, Policy Analyst, At the Public Oversight Roundtable on the Human Impact of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Benefits Cuts
By Tina Paden • October 3, 2014 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
Blog
How to Meet the Needs of Soccer Stadium Neighbors? A Community Benefits Agreement
By Soumya Bhat • September 26, 2014 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
New Census Data Reveals a Big Jump in Poverty Since 2007
By Jenny Reed • September 18, 2014 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
DC’s Minimum Wage and Earned Income Tax Credit Go Hand-in-Hand in Making Work Pay
By Soumya Bhat • September 3, 2014 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
All Publications & Resources
Testimony
Public Comments in Opposition to Proposed Federal "Public Charge" Rule
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 15, 2026 • Income & Poverty
Blog
25 Years In, DCFPI Has Built a Strong Foundation for the Road Ahead
By Erica Williams • January 14, 2026
Blog
DC Tax Credits for Households with Low Incomes Will Reduce Child Poverty by One-Fifth
By Maria Manansala • December 18, 2025 • Income & Poverty / Taxes
In The News
Delays and a subsidy shortage leave single homeless residents out in the cold
Street Sense Media • December 9, 2025
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
