Featured Publications & Resources
Testimony
Comments on the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act Discussion Draft
By Doni Crawford and Michael Johnson Jr. • August 31, 2021 • Economic Development / Jobs & Training
In The News
Employees Reveal the Frenetic Conditions of Working in Understaffed Restaurants
Washington City Paper • July 15, 2021 • Budget / Jobs & Training
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
All Publications & Resources
Budget Toolkit
The District Moves Toward a More Inclusive Economy for Black Workers, Communities, and Businessowners
By Doni Crawford • October 18, 2021 • Budget / Income & Poverty
Blog
DCFPI Welcomes Emily Gallo as our new Communications and Policy Assistant!
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 14, 2021
In The News
After A Scathing Audit, Tougher Oversight Could Be Coming For D.C.’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund
DCist • October 12, 2021 • Affordable Housing
In The News
Black homeownership in Wards 7 and 8 has been on the rise. Will it stay that way?
The Washington Informer • October 8, 2021 • Affordable Housing
In The News
In Fight Against Homelessness, Advocates Say Tax Hike On Wealthy Is ‘Gamechanger’
DCist • October 7, 2021 • Homelessness
In The News
D.C. Council makes bid for homeless anti-discrimination protections
Axios • October 7, 2021 • Homelessness
Budget Toolkit
Federal Dollars and Modest Tax Increase Enable Unprecedented Investment in Affordable Housing
By Doni Crawford • October 7, 2021 • Affordable Housing / Budget
Testimony
Testimony at the Public Hearing on the Human Rights Enforcement Amendment Act of 2021 to Make Homelessness a Protected Class Under the DC Human Rights Act
By Kate Coventry • October 6, 2021
Budget Toolkit
Greater Investments in Public Education Still Fail to Set a Roadmap for Transformation and Equity
By Qubilah Huddleston • October 1, 2021 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
