Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Lawmakers Should Fund Rental Payment Relief in Next COVID-19 Package
By Eliana Golding and Danielle Hamer • 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 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
Blog
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
Blog
A $10,000 Idea to Ensure that No Family Spends Nearly Everything on Rent
By Tazra Mitchell • March 12, 2020 • Affordable Housing
Report
Lower Rent Means More Cash for the Basics
By Kamolika Das • March 12, 2020 • Affordable Housing
All Publications & Resources
Blog
What’s in the Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Act of 2021?
By Doni Crawford • April 20, 2021 • Economic Development / 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 / Jobs & Training
In The News
Housing Production Trust Fund could receive $263M windfall
Street Sense Media • April 14, 2021 • Affordable Housing / Budget
In The News
The one program that’s been building affordable homes west of Rock Creek Park
Greater Greater Washington • April 8, 2021 • Affordable Housing
Blog
DCFPI Welcomes Erica Williams as Our New Executive Director!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 6, 2021
Press Release
Statement from Qubilah Huddleston, DCFPI Education Policy Analyst, on the Passing of WTU President Elizabeth Davis
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 5, 2021
Blog
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Season Overview: Here’s What You Need to Know
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • March 26, 2021 • Budget
In The News
Power Moves: DC Fiscal Policy Institute and WireWheel have new execs
Technical.ly • March 26, 2021
Blog
The Mayor Should Invest in Programs that Boost Incomes and Health
By Kate Coventry • March 26, 2021 • Budget / Health Care / TANF & Income Support