Featured Publications & Resources
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
Testimony
Testimony of Ilana Boivie at a Public Hearing on Bill 21-0211, The Employment Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence Amendment Act and Bill 21-0244, The Fair Credit History Screening Act of 2015, January 26, 2016
By Ilana Boivie • January 28, 2016 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Report
DC’s Public Housing: An Important Resource at Risk
By Claire Zippel • January 27, 2016 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Testimony
Testimony of Ilana Boivie at a Public Roundtable Review of the District’s Workforce Development Programs and the Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, January 13, 2016
By Ilana Boivie • January 21, 2016 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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 Residents Need Fair Scheduling: A Personal Account
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 19, 2016 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
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
