Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
What’s in the Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Act of 2021?
By Doni Crawford • April 20, 2021 • Economic Development / 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 / Jobs & Training
Press Release
DCFPI Urges Lawmakers to Introduce Cannabis Policy That Brings Justice to Black and Brown Communities
By Gail Zuagar • February 16, 2021 • Economic Development / Jobs & Training
Blog
New Report: First in Line
By Doni Crawford • February 16, 2021 • Economic Development / Jobs & Training
In The News
Workers report new problems claiming unemployment in the District
Street Sense Media • January 28, 2021 • Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
In The News
D.C. Council OKs Bill to Ease Barriers for Job Seekers with Criminal Records
The Washington Informer • December 21, 2020 • Jobs & Training
Testimony
Testimony of Doni Crawford at the Public Hearing on the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act of 2020, Committee on Government Operations
By Doni Crawford • November 18, 2020 • Jobs & Training
Blog
DC Council Budget Moves in the Right Direction, Some Major Shortcomings Remain
By Kate Coventry, Doni Crawford, Eliana Golding, Qubilah Huddleston, Tazra Mitchell and Alyssa Noth • July 9, 2020 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Economic Development / Health Care / Homelessness / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Blog
July Brings New Benefits and Wage Increases for District Workers and Families
By Doni Crawford • July 1, 2020 • Jobs & Training
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In The News
D.C. Temporarily Reverses Ban On Former Felons In Cannabis Industry
The Outlaw Report • May 14, 2021
In The News
A 12-Bed Women’s Housing Facility Is Opening In Northeast Next Month
DCist • May 13, 2021 • Affordable Housing / Homelessness
Blog
Three Things We Know About the Mayor’s Education Budget So Far
By Qubilah Huddleston • May 10, 2021 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
Advocates’ Letter to Mayor Bowser: American Rescue Plan Offers DC a Down Payment on a Just Recovery and Future
By Tazra Mitchell • May 7, 2021 • Budget
In The News
D.C. Public Schools Won’t Lose Money This Year Despite Enrollment Loss; Experts Ask: Is That Enough For Post-COVID Recovery?
The 74 Million • May 5, 2021 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
In The News
DC Councilmember proposes trust fund program for babies born to low income families
WUSA9 • May 5, 2021 • Income & Poverty
In The News
Bowser Is Planning To Set Aside Millions More For D.C. Public Schools In The Next Budget. Is It Enough?
DCist • May 4, 2021 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Report
American Rescue Plan Offers DC a Down Payment on a Just Recovery and Future
By Tazra Mitchell • April 30, 2021 • Budget / COVID-19
In The News
‘D.C.’s richest residents pay lower taxes than everyone else,’ report finds
Street Sense Media • April 29, 2021 • Taxes
Testimony
Comments on Proposed Rules on Tax Abatement for Affordable Housing in High-Needs Areas
By Doni Crawford • April 22, 2021 • Affordable Housing / Income & Poverty
