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The District’s Economy is Booming, but Many Black Washingtonians Have Been Left Out, Study Finds
The Washington Post • February 11, 2020 • Economic Development / Jobs & Training
Testimony
Testimony of Doni Crawford At the Public Hearing on Removing Barriers to Occupational Licensing for Returning Citizens Amendment Act of 2019
By Doni Crawford • January 29, 2020 • Jobs & Training
Press Release
Black DC Workers Face Deep Inequities a Decade into an Economic Recovery
By Gail Zuagar • January 28, 2020 • Jobs & Training
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Oversight Roundtable on Implementation of the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016
By Ed Lazere • October 18, 2019 • Jobs & Training
Report
What’s In the Approved FY 2020 Budget for Employment and Training?
By Kamolika Das and Doni Crawford • October 10, 2019 • Jobs & Training
Testimony
Testimony of Doni Crawford on the Prohibition of Marijuana Testing Act and Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act
By Doni Crawford • October 9, 2019 • Jobs & Training
Blog
Beyond Outdoor Movies: Summer in DC Also Brings Paid Family Leave and a Higher Minimum Wage
By Simone Holzer • June 24, 2019 • Jobs & Training
Testimony
Testimony of Kamolika Das At the Public Hearing on the Paid Leave to Vote Amendment Act of 2019
By Kamolika Das • June 13, 2019 • Jobs & Training
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Blog
DC Council Budget Moves in the Right Direction, Some Major Shortcomings Remain
By Kate Coventry • July 9, 2020 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Economic Development / Health Care / Homelessness / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Press Release
DCFPI Statement on the DC Council Vote on the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
By Gail Zuagar • July 7, 2020 • Budget
In The News
As DC Budget Vote Looms, Needs Are Acute For Public Housing Residents
WAMU • July 3, 2020 • Affordable Housing / Budget
Blog
July Brings New Benefits and Wage Increases for District Workers and Families
By Doni Crawford • July 1, 2020 • Jobs & Training
In The News
DC Has an Opportunity to Prove Black Lives Matter, and it Will Cost More Than a Few Cans of Paint
The Washington Post • June 30, 2020 • COVID-19
#JustRecoveryDC Action Guide
By Gail Zuagar • June 30, 2020 • Budget
Blog
DC Budget Markups: Council Boosts Funding for Some Services but Substantial Shortcomings Remain
By Kate Coventry • June 29, 2020 • Budget
In The News
Protesters At Freedom Plaza Demand Funds For DC Workers Excluded From Coronavirus Relief
DCist • June 29, 2020 • COVID-19
In The News
Protesters Demand Relief For DC Workers Excluded From Coronavirus Assistance
WAMU • June 29, 2020 • COVID-19
In The News
For Thousands Of Eligible DC Residents, a COVID-19 Stimulus Check May Never Arrive
WAMU • June 26, 2020 • COVID-19
