Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Too Many DC Families Live on $2 a Day: It’s Time to Do More to Help Families Thrive
By Ed Lazere • September 16, 2015 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Blog
Two Major Wins for Workers’ Rights
By Ed Lazere • September 3, 2015 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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
Op-Ed
Picking Priorities: How DC Council’s Tax Plan Undermines the City’s Commitments to Schools and Affordable Housing
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 21, 2015
Blog
New Guidelines Will Ensure Affordable Housing Programs Better Serve DC’s Homeless and Low-income Families
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 13, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Blog
Students and Families Likely to Benefit from the District’s Expansion of Community Schools
By Soumya Bhat • August 11, 2015 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
DC Has Big Opportunities to Cover Housing-Related Services with Medicaid
By Wes Rivers • August 7, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Health Equity
Report
A Look At DC Public Charter School Finances: Revenue And Spending Per Student
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 5, 2015 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
New DCFPI Report Examines DC’s Public Charter School Revenue and Spending Trends
By Soumya Bhat • August 5, 2015 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
$15 Minimum Wage Initiatives Gain Momentum In DC and Around the Country
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 29, 2015 • Income & Poverty
All Publications & Resources
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
Blog
At First Vote, Council Budget Leaves Vulnerable Residents’ Lives Hanging in the Balance
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 16, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Double Standard of Evidence for Economic Development Incentives Comes at the Expense of Residents’ Wellbeing and a Stronger Economy
By Shira Markoff • July 14, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
