Featured Publications & Resources
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Building the Foundation: A Blueprint for Creating Affordable Housing for DC’s Lowest-Income Residents
By Claire Zippel • April 4, 2018 • Affordable Housing
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Lessons from the Waterfront: Economic Development Projects Must Do More to Lessen DC’s Worsening Income Inequality
By Ilana Boivie • October 12, 2017 • Jobs & Training
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Economic Powerhouse: DC is Growing Faster than the Region
By Ilana Boivie • May 24, 2017 • Economic Development / Jobs & Training
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Still Looking for Work: Unemployment in DC Highlights Racial Inequity
By Linnea Lassiter • March 1, 2017 • Income & Poverty
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Revenue: Where DC Gets Its Money
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 9, 2017 • Budget / Taxes
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Interactive: How Does Your Household Income Compare to Other DC Households?
By Molly Mills • August 12, 2016 • Income & Poverty
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When Every Dollar Counts: Child Poverty Has Lasting Negative Effects, But Even Small Income Boosts Can Help
By Kate Coventry • February 11, 2016 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
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DC’s Public Housing: An Important Resource at Risk
By Claire Zippel • January 27, 2016 • Affordable Housing
All Publications & Resources
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 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
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
