Featured Publications & Resources
Report
A City Breaking Apart: The Incomes of DC’s Poorest Residents are Falling, While Economic Growth is Benefiting Better-Off Residents
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 25, 2016 • Income & Poverty
Blog
A First Look at What Will Get Funded at DC Public Schools Next Year
By Soumya Bhat • February 25, 2016 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
Making Paid Family Leave Both Family-Friendly and Fiscally Responsible
By Ed Lazere • February 24, 2016 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training / Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Claire Zippel, Housing Policy Associate On B21-0417, The First Time Homebuyer Tax Benefit Amendment Act, February 24, 2016
By Claire Zippel • February 23, 2016 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
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
The District Should Do More to Evaluate Success of Critical Education Programs
By Soumya Bhat • February 18, 2016 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
Understanding The DC Public Assistance Amendment Act of 2015: Exemptions and Extensions Proposed
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 17, 2016 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Testimony
Testimony of Soumya Bhat At the FY 2016 Performance Oversight Hearing for the Office of the State Superintendent for Education, February 17, 2016
By Soumya Bhat • February 17, 2016 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
Four Great Ways to Invest DC’s Surplus, Rather Than Sitting on it All
By Ed Lazere • February 12, 2016 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
When Every Dollar Counts: Child Poverty Has Lasting Negative Effects, But Even Small Income Boosts Can Help
By Kate Coventry • February 11, 2016 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
All Publications & Resources
Testimony
Public Comments in Opposition to Proposed Federal "Public Charge" Rule
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 15, 2026 • Income & Poverty
Blog
25 Years In, DCFPI Has Built a Strong Foundation for the Road Ahead
By Erica Williams • January 14, 2026
Blog
DC Tax Credits for Households with Low Incomes Will Reduce Child Poverty by One-Fifth
By Maria Manansala • December 18, 2025 • Income & Poverty / Taxes
In The News
Delays and a subsidy shortage leave single homeless residents out in the cold
Street Sense Media • December 9, 2025
Fact Sheets
Why Revenue is Essential for Early Childhood Education
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 19, 2025 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
Part Two of Mayor Bowser’s “Growth” Agenda Ignores Moment of Crisis
By Shira Markoff • November 7, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
In The News
Here’s how D.C. solved the billion-dollar budget problem Congress created
WAMU • October 22, 2025
In The News
D.C. renters face record eviction levels amid dwindling aid and rising housing costs
The 51st • October 10, 2025
Press Release
Over 150 Organizations Call on Congress to Commit to Defending DC’s Autonomy
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 6, 2025
