Featured Publications & Resources
In The News
New Figures Show Decline in Number of Low-Income Workers Who Ride Metro
The Washington Post • December 18, 2018 • Income & Poverty
Fact Sheets
New Trump Proposal Would Target Low-Income Immigrants and Force Many to Forego Benefits They Need
By Amy Lieber • November 15, 2018 • Income & Poverty
Blog
Here’s How You Can Speak Up Against Trump’s Proposed “Public Charge” Rule Targeting Low-Income Immigrant Families
By Amy Lieber • November 15, 2018 • Income & Poverty
Blog
DC Residents Should Speak Up to Oppose Trump’s Proposed “Public Charge” Rule Targeting Immigrants and Their Families
By Amy Lieber • October 23, 2018 • Income & Poverty
In The News
The Government Owes Millions To Low-Income Washingtonians. Here’s How To Claim That Money.
WAMU • October 8, 2018 • Income & Poverty
Blog
DC’s Growing Prosperity Is Not Reaching Black Residents, Census Data Show
By Ed Lazere • September 26, 2018 • Income & Poverty
In The News
Household Incomes in the District Rise Dramatically in 2017
The Washington Post • September 13, 2018 • Income & Poverty
Press Release
DC Must Do More to Do to Ensure Residents of Color Benefit from the District’s Growing Prosperity, Census Data Show
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 13, 2018 • Income & Poverty
Blog
Economic Inequality in DC Reflects Disparities in Income, Wages, Wealth, and Economic Mobility. Policy Solutions Should Too.
By Tinsae Gebriel • August 6, 2018 • Income & Poverty
In The News
Voices on Both Sides: DC’s Initiative 77 Proposes Raising Tipped Workers’ Wages
WTOP • June 14, 2018 • Income & Poverty
All Publications & Resources
Blog
Tell the Mayor What YOU Want to See in the Budget, at a Budget Engagement Forum
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 13, 2019 • Budget
Blog
‘Mansion Taxes’ Can Advance Opportunity for DC’s Residents
By Ed Lazere • February 7, 2019 • Taxes
Op-Ed
From Principals to Pencils: How DC School Budget Is Set and How You Can Get Involved
By Ed Lazere • February 5, 2019 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
In The News
Events: Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Speak Up at DC’s Budget and Performance Oversight Hearings!
Greater Greater Washington • February 4, 2019 • Budget
Blog
The Federal Shutdown Should Reignite Discussion about Tapping DC’s Reserves
By Kamolika Das • February 4, 2019 • Budget
Press Release
DC Should Use Surplus to Help DC Residents and Stabilize Economy
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 1, 2019 • Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Joint Public Oversight Roundtable on At-Risk Transparency
By Ed Lazere • February 1, 2019 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
We Need a Budget that Invests in the Building Blocks for a Thriving DC
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Budget
Fact Sheets
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Priorities
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Budget
Report
Homelessness: Prevent and End Homelessness, and Improve Conditions for Residents Experiencing Homelessness
By Kate Coventry • January 31, 2019 • Budget / Homelessness
