Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Large Black-White Disparities in Poverty and Income Persisted in 2021
By Erica Williams and Tazra Mitchell • September 15, 2022 • Income & Poverty
Blog
Police Budget Remains Flat Despite Big Investments in Officer Recruitment and Retention
By Michael Johnson Jr. • August 29, 2022 • Inclusive Economy
Report
DC Makes Bold Progress on Fair Pay for Early Educators
By Danielle Hamer and Tazra Mitchell • August 16, 2022 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Budget Toolkit
What’s in the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget?
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 19, 2022 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget
Blog
Major Housing Production Investments in FY 2023 Budget Fall Short of Holistic, Anti-Displacement Strategy
By Eliana Golding • June 23, 2022 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Report
New DC Public Schools Budget Model Makes Progress Towards More Transparency and Flexibility, but Falls Short on Addressing Structural Funding Inadequacy and Inequity
By Qubilah Huddleston and Michael Johnson Jr. • March 14, 2022 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget
Fact Sheets
DC’s Earned Income Tax Credit: A Powerful Tool for Racial, Gender, and Economic Equity
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 18, 2022 • Income & Poverty / Taxes
Budget Toolkit
Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 18, 2022 • Revenue & Budget
Budget Toolkit
DC Fails to Invest in Vital Health and Income Support Programs Despite Moment of Great Need
By Kate Coventry • December 9, 2021 • Health Equity / Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget
Budget Toolkit
New Local and Federal Revenue Help Advance Tax and Racial Justice and Helps Residents Thrive
By Tazra Mitchell • November 18, 2021 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
All Publications & Resources
Testimony
Cuts Undermine Education Equity
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 18, 2024 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Public Restrooms are Fundamental to Human Dignity and Health
By Kate Coventry • April 10, 2024 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Revenue & Budget
Press Release
DC Voters Strongly Support Taxing Wealth to Raise Revenue and Address Inequality
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 10, 2024
In The News
D.C. mayor’s fiscal plan raises eyebrows over potential harm to minority youth
AFRO News • April 9, 2024
Blog
Unshared Sacrifice and Unkept Promises: First Look at the Mayor’s Budget
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 8, 2024 • Revenue & Budget
In The News
Advocates Respond to CFO’s Mandate to Replenish Reserves
Washington Informer • April 4, 2024
In The News
Bowser’s 2025 Budget Wipes Out Pay Raises for Child Care Workers. She Blames the CFO.
Washington City Paper • April 4, 2024
Press Release
Mayor’s Budget Proposal Demands Biggest Sacrifices from Lowest Income Residents
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 3, 2024
Fact Sheets
Without Replacement Funds for Expiring Pandemic Dollars, Schools Face Instability
By Erika Roberson • March 27, 2024 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget