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Testimony
Testimony of Elissa Silverman, Communications Director, At the Public Hearing on B20-438, “Minimum Wage and Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Amendment Act of 2013â€; B20-459, “Minimum Wage Amendment Act of 2013â€; B20-460, “Living Wage for All Act of 2013â€; B20-463, “Minimum Wage Revision Commission Establishment Amendment Act of 2013â€; B20-480, “Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2013â€
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 30, 2013 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere, Executive Director, At the Joint Public Hearing on • B20-438, the “Minimum Wage and Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Amendment Act of 2013†• B20-459, the “Minimum Wage Amendment Act of 2013†• B20-460, the “Living Wage for All Act of 2013†• B20-463, the “Minimum Wage Revision Commission Establishment Amendment Act of 2013 • B20-480, the “Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2013â€
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 28, 2013 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Blog
Hearing on Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Days Monday!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 25, 2013 • Income & Poverty
Blog
An Investment in TANF is an Investment in DC’s Kids
By Kate Coventry • October 15, 2013 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Blog
Getting the Facts Straight on Interim Disability Assistance
By Kate Coventry • October 11, 2013 • Income & Poverty
Blog
Full Speed Ahead on the Minimum Wage
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 10, 2013 • Income & Poverty
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry, Policy Analyst, At the Public Hearing on B20-414: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Cost-of-Living Adjustment Amendment Act of 2013
By Tina Paden • October 3, 2013 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
Blog
FEDERAL FOOD STAMP CUTS IMPACT ONE IN FIVE DC RESIDENTS
By Jessica Fulton • September 27, 2013 • Income & Poverty
Blog
True Large Retailer Accountability: Time Is Now For DC Council To Pass A Higher Minimum Wage
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 25, 2013 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Blog
Poverty Rates Remain High For Some Groups of DC Residents
By Jenny Reed • September 20, 2013 • Income & Poverty
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Blog
Centering Black Women in Policy Would Lead to a More Inclusive, Equitable Economy
By Claire Goldberg • July 23, 2024 • Inclusive Economy
Report
Expanding Child Care Subsidies Would Boost the District’s Economy
By Anne Gunderson • July 17, 2024 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
In The News
The Council Saved Pay Raises for Child Care Workers. But Another Battle with the CFO Forced Painful Cuts.
Washington City Paper • July 2, 2024
Budget Toolkit
What's in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget?
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 1, 2024 • Revenue & Budget
In The News
DC reparations bill for descendants of slaves advances in City Council
DC News Now • June 27, 2024
Press Release
George Jones Named Chair of DCFPI’s Board of Directors
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • June 25, 2024
Report
Hidden Price of Justice: Fines and Fees in DC’s Criminal Legal System
By Michael Johnson Jr. • June 25, 2024 • Inclusive Economy
Testimony
Council Should Pass the Clean Hands Economic Expansion Act to Achieve More Progress Toward Equity
By Michael Johnson Jr. • June 20, 2024 • Inclusive Economy
In The News
D.C.’s 2025 Budget Is the Worst on Housing Issues in a Decade, Advocates Say. What Happens Now?
Washington City Paper • June 14, 2024
Press Release
Vulnerable Residents Will Pay the Price for Failure to Fully Fund Housing Needs
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • June 13, 2024