Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
DC’s Reserves Are Poorly Designed for a Rainy Day
By Tazra Mitchell • February 3, 2021 • Budget / Taxes
Report
The COVID-19 Recession is DC’s Rainy Day, but Reserve Rules Limit its Response
By Tazra Mitchell • February 3, 2021 • Budget / Taxes
Blog
DC’s Revenue Picture is Improving but Substantial Financial Challenges Remain
By Tazra Mitchell • January 5, 2021 • Taxes
Blog
Remembering Our Neighbors Who Died While Homeless
By Kate Coventry • December 19, 2020 • Homelessness
Blog
The District Must Enact Revenue Options to Thwart Deepening Income Inequality
By Danielle Hamer • December 15, 2020 • Economic Development
Blog
Black Workers in the Grip of the Recession—Declining UI Trust Fund Could Cause More Harm
By Doni Crawford • November 20, 2020 • Income & Poverty
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry At the Public Roundtable on the response to the COVID-19 public emergency by the agencies under the purview of the Committee on Human Services
By Kate Coventry • November 4, 2020 • Homelessness
Blog
Comprehensive Rent Control Reform Would Stabilize Housing for Thousands of DC Families
By Eliana Golding and Danielle Hamer • November 2, 2020 • Affordable Housing
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry at the Public Oversight Hearing on the Public Health Element of the District’s COVID-19 Response
By Kate Coventry • October 28, 2020 • Health Care
Blog
Enrollment Drops in DC Schools Could Signal Long-Term Racial Opportunity Gaps
By Alyssa Noth • October 28, 2020 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
All Publications & Resources
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry at the Public Roundtable on Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention Before the DC Council Committee on Human Services
By Kate Coventry • February 22, 2021 • Affordable Housing
Press Release
DCFPI Urges Lawmakers to Introduce Cannabis Policy That Brings Justice to Black and Brown Communities
By Gail Zuagar • February 16, 2021 • Economic Development / Jobs & Training
Blog
New Report: First in Line
By Doni Crawford • February 16, 2021 • Economic Development / Jobs & Training
Testimony
Testimony of Qubilah Huddleston at the Performance Oversight Hearing Before the DC Department of Behavioral Health DC Council Committee on Health
By Qubilah Huddleston • February 12, 2021 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry, Senior Policy Analyst at the Performance Oversight Hearing Before the DC Department of Behavioral Health DC Council Committee on Health
By Kate Coventry • February 12, 2021 • Health Care
Fact Sheets
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Priorities
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 12, 2021 • Budget
Blog
Is DC Really Using Several of Its Reserves as Rainy Day Funds?
By Tazra Mitchell • February 12, 2021 • Budget / Taxes
Budget Toolkit
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Toolkit
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 10, 2021 • Budget
Blog
Budget Principles for a Strong and Equitable Pandemic Recovery
By Kate Coventry • February 10, 2021 • Budget