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Testimony
Comments on the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act Discussion Draft
By Michael Johnson Jr. and Doni Crawford • August 31, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
In The News
Employees Reveal the Frenetic Conditions of Working in Understaffed Restaurants
Washington City Paper • July 15, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training / Revenue & Budget
In The News
D.C.’s Proposed Budget Offers Financial Boost To Cannabis Entrepreneurs Harmed By War On Drugs
The Outlaw Report • June 10, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Doni Crawford, Senior Policy Analyst at the Budget Oversight Hearing on Events DC, DC Committee on Business and Economic Development
By Doni Crawford • June 3, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget
Blog
What’s in the Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Act of 2021?
By Doni Crawford • April 20, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Testimony
Testimony of Doni Crawford for the Judiciary and Public Safety Hearing on the Record Expungement Simplification to Offer Relief and Equity Amendment Act of 2021
By Doni Crawford • April 15, 2021 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
In The News
For Small Businesses In Anacostia, The Pandemic Was Just Another Storm To Weather
DCist • March 11, 2021 • COVID-19 / Inclusive Economy
Testimony
Testimony of Tazra Mitchell at the Performance Oversight Hearing for the Office of Chief Financial Officer DC Council Committee on Economic and Business Economic Development
By Tazra Mitchell • March 10, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget
In The News
Who could be D.C.’s next CFO? DeWitt’s departure sets stage for debate over city’s finances.
Washington Business Journal • February 18, 2021 • Inclusive Economy
Press Release
DCFPI Urges Lawmakers to Introduce Cannabis Policy That Brings Justice to Black and Brown Communities
By Gail Zuagar • February 16, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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In The News
Moon Rabbit, Popular Award-Winning DC Restaurant, Has Closed Amid Unionization Fight
NBC Washington • May 25, 2023
In The News
Acclaimed Moon Rabbit restaurant to close in face of union fight
Washington Post • May 22, 2023
In The News
Large U.S. cities regain population lost during pandemic, census data shows
Washington Post • May 19, 2023
Blog
DC Council Restores Funding to Vital Lifelines at First Budget Vote, with Big Exceptions
By Nikki Metzgar • May 18, 2023 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
DC Council Can Celebrate Mothers by Investing in Their Economic Security
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 12, 2023 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget
In The News
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to expand tax breaks for developers turning empty downtown offices into much-needed housing
Business Insider • May 8, 2023
In The News
They waited decades for D.C. housing aid. Will changes finally bring relief?
Washington Post • April 26, 2023
In The News
Cities reviving downtowns by converting offices to housing
The Associated Press • April 25, 2023
Blog
Downtown Tax Abatement Tailor-Made for Developers at the Expense of DC Residents
By Erica Williams • April 21, 2023 • Revenue & Budget
