Featured Publications & Resources
Testimony
Testimony of Tazra Mitchell at the Committee on Business & Economic Development Performance Oversight Hearing
By Tazra Mitchell • June 16, 2020 • Economic Development
Blog
What Does COVID-19 Mean for the Survival of Black-Owned Businesses?
By Doni Crawford and Qubilah Huddleston • May 1, 2020 • COVID-19 / Economic Development
In The News
DC Coalition Wants Massive Tax Breaks To Help Businesses Rebound From Coronavirus
WAMU • April 20, 2020 • Economic Development
In The News
The Coronavirus Class Of College Seniors Faces A Difficult Financial Future
WAMU • March 27, 2020 • Economic Development
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
All Publications & Resources
Blog
July Brings New Benefits and Wage Increases for District Workers and Families
By Doni Crawford • July 1, 2020 • Jobs & Training
#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
Blog
DC Students Deserve Empathy and Greater Mental Health Support, Not Policing and Punishment
By Qubilah Huddleston • June 24, 2020 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
An Investment in Affordable Housing is an Investment in Long-Term Community Stability
By Doni Crawford • June 23, 2020 • Affordable Housing / Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry At The Way Home Campaign’s People’s Roundtable to End Homelessness
By Kate Coventry • June 22, 2020 • Homelessness
In The News
A Viral Black-owned Business Success and the Shortcomings of the Federal Pandemic Response
CNN • June 22, 2020 • COVID-19
Blog
The Council Should Remove Barriers to Health Care Access for DC Immigrants
By Kate Coventry • June 22, 2020 • Health Care
Testimony
Testimony of Doni Crawford At the Budget Oversight Hearing for the Committee on Government Operations
By Doni Crawford • June 18, 2020
In The News
Two-Thirds Of DC Voters Surveyed Support Removing Police From Schools, Using Funds For Student Programs
WAMU • June 17, 2020 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
