Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
TANF Proposal Would Help Families and Children Succeed
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • December 8, 2015 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Blog
Retail and Restaurant Workers Deserve Predictable and Stable Work Schedules
By Ed Lazere • December 2, 2015 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Blog
Next Week: Big Opportunity for Health Exchange Budget Input
By Wes Rivers • December 1, 2015 • Health Equity
Blog
Reform the TANF Time Limit to Help Families with Children Succeed
By Kate Coventry • November 20, 2015 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry at a Public Oversight Roundtable on Transition Plan for Families Nearing the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Time Limit and PR 21-346, The “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Sanction Policy Amendment Approval Resolution of 2015†and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Employment Program Performance Outcomes District of Columbia Committee on Health and Human Services, November 17, 2015
By Kate Coventry • November 18, 2015 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
Blog
Better Pay for Child Care Professionals Will Mean Higher-Quality Care for Kids
By Soumya Bhat • November 17, 2015 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Testimony
Testimony of Soumya Bhat at the Public Hearing on Early Learning and Early Care in the District of Columbia, November 14, 2015
By Soumya Bhat • November 16, 2015 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
Ensuring that Everyone Benefits from Economic Development East of the Anacostia River
By Ed Lazere • November 10, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Op-Ed
DC’s Got It Going On: We Don’t Need Big Tax Incentives to Attract Businesses
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 9, 2015
Blog
On November 13, Join a Conversation on Strengthening Job Training
By Ed Lazere • November 4, 2015 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
All Publications & Resources
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
Budget Resource Page
What’s in the Fiscal Year 2026 DC Budget?
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 25, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
Report
The Devastating Economic and Human Toll of Mass Deportation
By Shira Markoff • August 18, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
Press Release
DC Fiscal Policy Institute Selected for Spur Local’s 2025 Class
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 1, 2025
In The News
Final budget passes D.C. Council without increases to homeless services
Street Sense Media • July 30, 2025
Testimony
The RFK Deal Should Maximize Benefits for DC Residents
By Shira Markoff • July 29, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
Press Release
Council-Approved FY 2026 Budget Fails to Adequately Meet the Moment
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 29, 2025
