Featured Publications & Resources
Testimony
District Child Tax Credit Bill is a Tool for Tackling Child Poverty and Should be Strengthened
By Erica Williams • January 24, 2024 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Blog
The Mayor Should Invest in Programs that Boost Incomes and Health
By Kate Coventry • March 26, 2021 • Health Equity / Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
Report
What’s In the Approved FY 2021 Budget for the Safety Net?
By Kate Coventry, Qubilah Huddleston and Alyssa Noth • September 21, 2020 • Health Equity / Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
Blog
What’s in the Mayor’s Proposed Budgets for the Department of Human Services?
By Kate Coventry • May 21, 2020 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness / Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
Blog
DC Takes Steps to Ensure Residents Can Access Needed Benefits
By Kate Coventry • April 23, 2020 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Report
What’s In the Approved Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for Interim Disability Assitance
By Kate Coventry • October 9, 2019 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Report
What’s In the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for Interim Disability Assistance?
By Kate Coventry • April 1, 2019 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Blog
DC Should Invest in Programs that Help Residents with Disabilities
By Kate Coventry • March 8, 2019 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Op-Ed
22 Years After Federal Changes to Welfare, DC Stands Out as a Rare Success for Families
By Kate Coventry and Simone Holzer • The DC Line • August 22, 2018 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Report
What’s In the Approved Fiscal Year 2019 Budget for Interim Disability Assistance?
By Kate Coventry • July 16, 2018 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
All Publications & Resources
Blog
DC’s Labor Market is Failing Young Black Workers
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • March 18, 2024 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Testimony
Changes Needed to Boost Outcomes and Improve Implementation of the Pay Equity Fund
By Anne Gunderson • March 6, 2024 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget
In The News
Crime Is Up in DC. Are Recall Efforts Against Councilmembers the Solution?
Washingtonian • March 1, 2024
Testimony
Even with Funding Increases, Schools Will Face Constrained Budgets Next School Year
By Erika Roberson • February 28, 2024 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Testimony
DC Council Must Restore Rights and Opportunities for People with Criminal Legal System Involvement
By Michael Johnson Jr. • February 27, 2024 • Revenue & Budget
Fact Sheets
The District Can Raise Critically Needed Revenue by Taxing Wealth
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 21, 2024 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Lawmakers Should Require Third Party Evaluation of Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 21, 2024 • Inclusive Economy / Revenue & Budget
Testimony
DC Council Must Prioritize Displacement Prevention and Affordable Housing Preservation
By Eliana Golding • February 15, 2024 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Testimony
OCFO Must Improve Reporting on Revenues Generated from Fines, Fees, and Forfeiture
By Michael Johnson Jr. • February 14, 2024 • Revenue & Budget
Testimony
District Must Make Changes to EITC Payments; Prioritize Funding for Baby Bonds
By Tazra Mitchell • February 13, 2024 • Revenue & Budget