Featured Publications & Resources
Report
Poverty in DC Has Jumped Significantly Since 2007
By Jenny Reed • October 7, 2014 • Income & Poverty
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry, Policy Analyst, At the Public Oversight Roundtable on the Human Impact of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Benefits Cuts
By Tina Paden • October 3, 2014 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
Press Release
New Census Data Reveal a Large Jump in Poverty Since 2007
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 18, 2014 • Income & Poverty
Blog
DC’s Minimum Wage Increase Will Help Thousands of Residents Make Ends Meet
By Soumya Bhat • August 20, 2014 • Income & Poverty
Blog
Four Quick Facts on DC’s Economy and Its Impact on Residents
By Jessica Fulton • July 29, 2014 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Press Release
DC Region Economy Good for Some, But Leaving Others Behind. Broadly shared prosperity is not among region’s attractions
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • June 23, 2014 • Income & Poverty
Blog
Bursting the Bubble: Five Charts that Show the Challenges of Working and Living in the Washington Region
By Jenny Reed • June 23, 2014 • Income & Poverty
Report
Bursting the Bubble: The Challenges of Working and Living in the National Capital Region
By Tina Paden • June 23, 2014 • Income & Poverty
Blog
Use Additional Revenue to Help TANF Families Succeed
By Kate Coventry • June 6, 2014 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Press Release
DC RESIDENTS FACING PROBLEMS ACCESSING MEDICAID AND FOOD STAMPS, REPORT FINDS
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 22, 2014 • Health Equity / Income & Poverty
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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
Testimony
Underfunding and Implementation Delays Undermine Progress Toward Ending Homelessness
By Kate Coventry • February 23, 2023 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness / Revenue & Budget