Featured Publications & Resources
Budget Toolkit
DC Budget Continues Reliance on Law Enforcement, but Includes Major New Investments in Violence Prevention
By Eliana Golding • November 1, 2021 • Revenue & Budget
Budget Toolkit
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
Videos
Video: DC’s Big Win for Tax Equity
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 4, 2021 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Op-Ed
On Labor Day, let’s thank the DC Council for making transformative investments that support recovery for all workers
By Tazra Mitchell • September 3, 2021 • Income & Poverty
Press Release
Statement from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute: Budget is Progress Towards Racial and Economic Justice
By Tazra Mitchell • August 10, 2021 • Revenue & Budget
Data Visualization
Visualizing the DC Police Budget
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 3, 2021 • Revenue & Budget
Press Release
Statement from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute: DC Council’s Budget Takes Big Step in Ensuring a Just Recovery and Future
By Erica Williams • July 21, 2021 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
A Modest Tax Increase Won’t Drive Out High-Income Residents or Small Businesses
By Tazra Mitchell and Erica Williams • July 19, 2021 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
Work to Advance Racial Equity in the Budget Is Incomplete
By Doni Crawford and Qubilah Huddleston • July 16, 2021 • Revenue & Budget
Videos
Videos: Why DC’s Wealthiest Should Pay their Fair Share
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 12, 2021 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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In The News
After Years Positioning Herself as a Housing Leader, Bowser’s New Budget Beats a Retreat
Washington City Paper • March 23, 2023
In The News
The Next Hottest Rental Strategy? Market To Housing Choice Voucher Holders
DCist • March 21, 2023
Blog
Four Ways Residents Can Influence the DC Budget
By Claire Goldberg • March 16, 2023 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Unchecked School Growth Jeopardizes Stability of Neighborhood School Budgets
By Qubilah Huddleston • March 8, 2023 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Tax Justice is Racial Justice
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • March 7, 2023 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Report
A Child Tax Credit Would Reduce Child Poverty, Strengthen Basic Income, and Advance Racial Justice in DC
By Erica Williams • March 6, 2023 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Following Major Progress on Fair Pay for Early Educators, DC Must Preserve Child Care Funding
By Tazra Mitchell • March 1, 2023 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget
Testimony
To Stabilize Student Enrollment, DC Should Reject Plans to Open New Citywide Schools
By Michael Johnson Jr. • March 1, 2023 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Initial School Budgets Show DCPS Needs a Plan to Ensure Equitable Funding and Stability
By Qubilah Huddleston • February 24, 2023 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget