Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
DCPFI Stands in Solidarity with the Asian American Community
By Musaab Ibrahim • March 26, 2020 • COVID-19 / Economic Development
Blog
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
In The News
Should DC Businesses Be Forced To Accept Cash In An Era Of Digital Payments?
WAMU • February 13, 2020 • Economic Development
Testimony
Testimony of Tazra Mitchell At the Hearing on the Cashless Retailers Prohibition Act of 2019
By Tazra Mitchell • February 13, 2020 • Economic Development / Income & Poverty
In The News
The District’s Economy is Booming, but Many Black Washingtonians Have Been Left Out, Study Finds
The Washington Post • February 11, 2020 • Economic Development / Jobs & Training
Report
Economy: Invest in Things that Build An Equitable, Inclusive Economy
By Kate Coventry, Doni Crawford and Tazra Mitchell • February 5, 2020 • Budget / Economic Development
Testimony
Testimony of Tazra Mitchell at the Committee on Business & Economic Development Performance Oversight Hearing
By Tazra Mitchell • January 15, 2020 • Economic Development
Testimony
Testimony of Tazra Mitchell At the Public Hearing on the Protecting Local Area Commercial Enterprises Amendment Act of 2019 and the Longtime Resident Business Preservation Amendment Act of 2019
By Tazra Mitchell • November 6, 2019 • Economic Development
Blog
Fair Business Incentives Are OK. Tax Giveaways Aren’t. DC is Making the Right Move on the Line Hotel
By Ed Lazere • June 5, 2019 • Economic Development
All Publications & Resources
Blog
Lawmakers Should Fund Rental Payment Relief in Next COVID-19 Package
By Eliana Golding • April 3, 2020 • Affordable Housing / COVID-19
Blog
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
Blog
District Unemployment Insurance Claims Spike in the Wake of COVID-19
By Doni Crawford • March 31, 2020 • COVID-19 / Jobs & Training
Blog
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
Blog
DCPFI Stands in Solidarity with the Asian American Community
By Gail Zuagar • March 26, 2020 • COVID-19 / Economic Development
Blog
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
Press Release
Ed Lazere Stepping Down as Executive Director of DC Fiscal Policy Institute
By Gail Zuagar • March 17, 2020
Blog
Now is the Time for DC to Dip into Reserves, Waive Restrictive Repayment Rules
By Tazra Mitchell • March 16, 2020 • Budget / COVID-19
