Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Reflections on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day: DC Making Progress on Wage Equity, But There is Still Work To Be Done
By Claire Goldberg • September 21, 2022 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty
Blog
Large Black-White Disparities in Poverty and Income Persisted in 2021
By Erica Williams and Tazra Mitchell • September 15, 2022 • Income & Poverty
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
Testimony
Testimony at the Public Hearing on the Earned Income Tax Credit Expansion Clarification Amendment Act of 2022
By Erica Williams • April 18, 2022 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget
Economic Security is for Everyone, No Exceptions
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 7, 2022 • Income & Poverty
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
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
Blog
Mayor Bowser Can and Should Continue Helping DC Residents Pay Rent and Utility Bills
By Emily Gallo • November 10, 2021 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness / Income & Poverty
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
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
All Publications & Resources
In The News
High Anxiety: What Losing 100,000 Federal Jobs Could Mean for the Local Economy
Washington Business Journal • January 13, 2025
Blog
DCFPI Welcomes New Communications Associate, Jordan Pelavin!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • December 18, 2024
Blog
12 Charts of 2024: Visualizing DC’s Persistent Inequality and How to Build an Inclusive Economy
By Connor Zielinski • December 18, 2024 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget
Report
A Quality Job Guarantee Would Ensure DC Youth Can Fully Participate in DC’s Economy
By Caitlin Schnur • December 4, 2024 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Blog
30,000 District Residents Struggle to Put Food on the Table Due to A Lack of Resources, and Many Lack Equitable Access to Grocery Options
By Connor Zielinski • November 25, 2024 • Health Equity
Blog
DCFPI Welcomes New Senior Policy Associate for Housing, Mychal Cohen!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 20, 2024
Testimony
Emergency Rental Assistance Reduces the Extremely Harmful Impact of DC Evictions
By Kate Coventry • November 18, 2024 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Press Release
DCFPI Executive Director Erica Williams' Statement on the 2024 Election Results
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 7, 2024
Blog
Jail and Prison Communication Will Become More Affordable for DC Residents Following Federal Rule Changes
By Michael Johnson Jr. • October 23, 2024 • Inclusive Economy
Blog
DCFPI Welcomes Connor Zielinski as Our Data Associate!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 18, 2024
