Featured Publications & Resources
Report
DC’s Earned Income Tax Credit: The Most Generous in the Nation, But Not the Most Inclusive
By Erica Williams • April 5, 2022 • Inclusive Economy / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony at the Budget Oversight Hearing for Events DC, Finance Duties, and the Office of Chief Financial Officer
By Erica Williams • March 21, 2022 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Testimony at the Performance Oversight Hearing on Events DC on Cash Assistance through the DC Cares Program
By Doni Crawford • February 2, 2022 • Inclusive Economy
Blog
DC Council considers legislation to create a restorative recreational cannabis industry
By Heather Lavoie • November 19, 2021 • Inclusive Economy
Testimony
Testimony at the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Act of 2021 and the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2021
By Michael Johnson Jr. • November 19, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Testimony
Testimony at the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Act of 2021 and the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2021
By Doni Crawford • November 19, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Budget Resource Page
The District Moves Toward a More Inclusive Economy for Black Workers, Communities, and Businessowners
By Doni Crawford • October 18, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training / Revenue & Budget
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
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
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Testimony
ERAP Should Be a Critical Part of The District’s Response to Housing Instability
By Mychal Cohen • March 11, 2026 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Testimony
The DC Council Should Invest in Comprehensive Affordable Housing Solutions
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • March 11, 2026 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Testimony
TANF Should Be an Element of DC’s Economic Growth Agenda
By Maria Manansala • March 10, 2026
Report
Chronic Racial Inequality Holds Back Workers and Equitable Economic Growth
By Shira Markoff • March 9, 2026 • Inclusive Economy
In The News
D.C.’s most apolitical official is on the hot seat — with $180M on the line
The Washington Post • March 7, 2026
Testimony
Child Care Workers Deserve Quality, Affordable Health Care
By Anne Gunderson • March 6, 2026 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Testimony
Implementation of Federal Cuts to SNAP is Critical to Preventing Harm to DC Residents
By Tazra Mitchell • March 6, 2026 • Income & Poverty
Testimony
DC Families Deserve High-Quality and Affordable Child Care
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • March 4, 2026 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Testimony
DC Council Should More Closely Examine Spending on Trickle-Down Economic Strategies
By Shira Markoff • February 25, 2026 • Inclusive Economy
In The News
D.C. attorney general tells CFO to ignore Congress on tax law dispute
Washington Business Journal • February 24, 2026







