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As Families Navigate the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, Education Officials Should Put Educational Equity at the Forefront of Their Ongoing Response
By Qubilah Huddleston • April 2, 2020 • COVID-19 / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
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District Unemployment Insurance Claims Spike in the Wake of COVID-19
By Doni Crawford • March 31, 2020 • COVID-19 / Jobs & Training
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Federal Aid Package Shortchanges DC, Forces District to Rely More Heavily on Reserves
By Tazra Mitchell • March 30, 2020 • Budget / COVID-19 / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
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DCPFI Stands in Solidarity with the Asian American Community
By Musaab Ibrahim • March 26, 2020 • COVID-19 / Economic Development
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DC Officials Are Moving Swiftly to Protect Residents and Local Economy, but More Steps are Needed
By Tazra Mitchell • March 19, 2020 • COVID-19 / Economic Development
Press Release
Statement from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) on COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020
By Gail Zuagar • March 17, 2020 • COVID-19 / Economic Development
Blog
Now is the Time for DC to Dip into Reserves, Waive Restrictive Repayment Rules
By Tazra Mitchell • March 16, 2020 • Budget / COVID-19
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DC Council Budget Moves in the Right Direction, Some Major Shortcomings Remain
By Kate Coventry • July 9, 2020 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Economic Development / Health Care / Homelessness / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Press Release
DCFPI Statement on the DC Council Vote on the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
By Gail Zuagar • July 7, 2020 • Budget
In The News
As DC Budget Vote Looms, Needs Are Acute For Public Housing Residents
WAMU • July 3, 2020 • Affordable Housing / Budget
Blog
July Brings New Benefits and Wage Increases for District Workers and Families
By Doni Crawford • July 1, 2020 • Jobs & Training
In The News
DC Has an Opportunity to Prove Black Lives Matter, and it Will Cost More Than a Few Cans of Paint
The Washington Post • June 30, 2020 • COVID-19
#JustRecoveryDC Action Guide
By Gail Zuagar • June 30, 2020 • Budget
Blog
DC Budget Markups: Council Boosts Funding for Some Services but Substantial Shortcomings Remain
By Kate Coventry • June 29, 2020 • Budget
In The News
Protesters At Freedom Plaza Demand Funds For DC Workers Excluded From Coronavirus Relief
DCist • June 29, 2020 • COVID-19
In The News
Protesters Demand Relief For DC Workers Excluded From Coronavirus Assistance
WAMU • June 29, 2020 • COVID-19
In The News
For Thousands Of Eligible DC Residents, a COVID-19 Stimulus Check May Never Arrive
WAMU • June 26, 2020 • COVID-19
