Featured Publications & Resources
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A Disappointing Day for Large Retail Employees but Hope for a Higher DC Minimum Wage Soon
By Soumya Bhat • September 18, 2013 • Economic Development / Income & Poverty
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DC Council: It’s Up To You To Do The Right Thing on the Living Wage
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 13, 2013 • Economic Development
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A Cap on Soccer Stadium Costs Is a Winning Goal for DC
By Soumya Bhat • September 4, 2013 • Economic Development
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DC’s Film Economic Incentive Fund: Big Bucks For Moviemakers, a Flop for DC
By Jessica Fulton • September 3, 2013 • Budget / Economic Development
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A Visual Guide To Help Mayor Gray Sign the Living Wage Bill
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 29, 2013 • Economic Development / Income & Poverty
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Why Is DC Offering More Financing for a Soccer Stadium than Most Cities?
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 19, 2013 • Economic Development
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The Soccer Stadium Deal: A Safety-Net for DC United But Big Risks for DC
By Soumya Bhat • August 12, 2013 • Economic Development
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Discuss the DC United Deal, Aug. 8
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 1, 2013 • Economic Development
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Mayor Gray Should Embrace Economic Development that Brings Living Wages
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 15, 2013 • Economic Development
All Publications & Resources
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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 Community
By Gail Zuagar • 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
Press Release
Ed Lazere Stepping Down as Executive Director of DC Fiscal Policy Institute
By Gail Zuagar • March 17, 2020
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Now is the Time for DC to Dip into Reserves, Waive Restrictive Repayment Rules
By Tazra Mitchell • March 16, 2020 • Budget / COVID-19
In The News
Rent Caps Could Yield Thousands In Added Income For DC’s Low-Income Residents, Report Finds
WAMU • March 12, 2020 • Income & Poverty
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A $10,000 Idea to Ensure that No Family Spends Nearly Everything on Rent
By Tazra Mitchell • March 12, 2020 • Affordable Housing
