Featured Publications & Resources
Testimony
Testimony at the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Act of 2021 and the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2021
By Michael Johnson Jr. • November 19, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Testimony
Testimony at the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Act of 2021 and the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2021
By Doni Crawford • November 19, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
In The News
D.C. Council Gets Deep In The Weeds On Legalizing Marijuana Sales, Despite Uncertainty On Next Steps
DCist • November 19, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
In The News
DC Council holds hearing on marijuana legislation
WTOP • November 19, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
In The News
D.C. Council Holds First-Ever Hearing On Legalizing Cannabis Sales As Congressional Ban Lingers On
Outlaw Report • November 19, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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
Testimony
Comments on the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act Discussion Draft
By Michael Johnson Jr. and Doni Crawford • August 31, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
In The News
Employees Reveal the Frenetic Conditions of Working in Understaffed Restaurants
Washington City Paper • July 15, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training / Revenue & Budget
Blog
What’s in the Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Act of 2021?
By Doni Crawford • April 20, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Testimony
Testimony of Doni Crawford for the Judiciary and Public Safety Hearing on the Record Expungement Simplification to Offer Relief and Equity Amendment Act of 2021
By Doni Crawford • April 15, 2021 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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In The News
Council adds 400 housing vouchers to budget in first vote
Street Sense Media • May 18, 2022
Blog
DC Council Advances Recovery with First Budget Vote, But More Work Remains
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 12, 2022 • Revenue & Budget
In The News
Excluded Workers’ Budget Demands Go Unanswered With First Vote
Washington City Paper • May 12, 2022 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget
In The News
D.C. Council to pull more police from schools, give tax credit to immigrants
The Washington Post • May 12, 2022 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget
Press Release
EITC Expansion Will Make a Big Difference in the Lives of Immigrant Families
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 10, 2022 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
DC Council Should Mandate Greater Transparency in the Police Budget
By Michael Johnson Jr. • May 9, 2022
Blog
DC Can Do More to Improve Economic Security for Mothers
By Tazra Mitchell • May 5, 2022 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Groundbreaking Investments in Affordable Housing Should Come With Increased Transparency and Oversight
By Eliana Golding • April 26, 2022 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
In The News
Housing advocates push for more vouchers, more accountability in upcoming budget
DC Line • April 19, 2022
In The News
Misleading D.C. Police Union Ad Blames Mendelson and Allen for Crime Increase
Washington City Paper • April 19, 2022