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Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere at the Public Hearing on The Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015, February 11, 2016
By Ed Lazere • February 22, 2016 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
New Bill Would Ensure a Living Wage for Workers on Projects that Get DC Tax Subsidies
By Ilana Boivie • January 21, 2016 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
DC Homeowners Pay the Lowest Property Taxes in the Region
By Wes Rivers • October 22, 2015 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Report
DC Homeowners Pay the Lowest Property Taxes in the Region
By Wes Rivers • October 21, 2015 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
Latest Revenue Forecast Triggers Tax Cuts for 2016
By Soumya Bhat • October 6, 2015 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
New Calculator Shows DC is an Extremely Expensive Area for Families; Stronger Supports Are Needed
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 26, 2015 • Health Equity / Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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Which Tax Reductions Are Likely to Go Into Effect in the Fall?
By Wes Rivers • July 8, 2015 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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Approved Tax Triggers Could Hurt DC’s Ability To Fund Critical Services Next Year
By Soumya Bhat • July 6, 2015 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
COUNCIL PLAN TO PRIORITIZE TAX CUTS WOULD PUT NEXT YEAR’S BUDGET AT RISK
By Wes Rivers • June 17, 2015 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
If a Surplus is Found, Council Should Fill in Budget Gaps
By Ed Lazere • May 26, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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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