Featured Publications & Resources
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
Report
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
Blog
Jobs in Retail and Food Service Grew in the First Year of DC’s Minimum Wage Increase
By Ilana Boivie • February 10, 2016 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty
Blog
DC’s Investment in Affordable Housing is Paying Off
By Claire Zippel • February 2, 2016 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Testimony
Testimony of Claire Zippel, Housing Policy Associate At the Public Roundtable On New Communities Initiative And The Right To Return
By Claire Zippel • February 1, 2016 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Blog
Two Important Ways to Help Vulnerable DC Residents Find and Keep Jobs
By Ilana Boivie • January 28, 2016 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
All Publications & Resources
Press Release
Over 150 Organizations Call on Congress to Commit to Defending DC’s Autonomy
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 6, 2025
Blog
DC Revenue Higher than Expected, But a Recession Still Looms
By Tazra Mitchell • October 3, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
In The News
D.C. homeless seniors face financial barriers to assisted living, according to new report
Street Sense Media • October 1, 2025
Blog
Federal Efforts to Reinstate Cash Bail in DC Disproportionately Harms Black Residents
By Diontre Davis • September 29, 2025 • DC Statehood / Inclusive Economy
In The News
Beyond the Spin: How Industry Advocacy Distorts Debate in the RENTAL Act Push
Washington City Paper • September 17, 2025
Report
DC Council Can Expand Affordable Housing and Spur Investment Without Gutting Tenant Rights
By Mychal Cohen • September 16, 2025 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Blog
Inequality Remained Extreme in 2024 as DC Backslid on Poverty
By Connor Zielinski • September 15, 2025 • Income & Poverty
Press Release
DC Fiscal Policy Institute Launches the Advocacy Xccelerator Fund
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 9, 2025
Report
Repealing Harsh Income Rules Will Help Unhoused Residents Access Assisted Living
By Kate Coventry • September 3, 2025 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Press Release
Mayor Bowser Paves the Way for More Federal Overreach
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 3, 2025 • DC Statehood
