Featured Publications & Resources
Report
Hometown Prosperity: Increasing Opportunity for DC’s Low-Income Working Families
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 14, 2008 • Income & Poverty
Report
DC’s Earned Income Tax Credit Supports Working Families Across the District
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 8, 2008 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony of Katie Kerstetter, Research Associate, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, for the Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2007 and 2008 Spending and Performance by the Department of Human Services
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 20, 2008 • Income & Poverty
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere, Executive Director, DC Fiscal Policy Institute at the Public Oversight Roundtable On Poverty Issues: Developing a Public/Private Strategy Aimed at Eliminating Poverty Among District Residents District of Columbia Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 17, 2008 • Income & Poverty
Report
DC’s Two Economies: Many Residents Are Falling Behind
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 24, 2007 • Income & Poverty
Testimony
Testimony of Lindsay Clark, Policy Analyst, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, at the Public Hearing on Bill 17-0235: College Savings Program Increased Tax Benefit Act of 2007
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 9, 2007 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Report
Finance Committee Tax Cut Proposals Would Mainly Benefit High-Income Residents More Progressive Alternatives Are Not Being Considered
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 9, 2007 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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Meeting DC’s Challenges, Maintaining Fiscal Discipline: Reforming Economic Development Programs to Promote Job Creation and Fiscally Responsible Use of Public Funds
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 1, 2007 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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Meeting DC’s Challenges, Maintaining Fiscal Discipline: Strengthening Families and Neighborhoods by Increasing Incomes and Reducing Poverty
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 1, 2007 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support / Taxes
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Disparities in the District of Columbia: Poverty Is Major Cause
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 2, 2006 • 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