Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Creating a High Quality Education System for All DC Residents
By Soumya Bhat • January 5, 2015 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Report
Reducing Inequality, Increasing Opportunities for DC Residents: Recommendations to the New Mayor and DC Council
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 5, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Health Equity / Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support / Taxes
Blog
Improving the Quality of Child Care One Neighborhood at a Time
By Soumya Bhat • December 18, 2014 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Health Equity
Blog
When Being Last is Okay: DC Residents Pay the Lowest Taxes in the Region
By Ed Lazere • December 17, 2014 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Report
Family Health Home Visiting: A Cornerstone For Effective Early Childhood Policy
By Soumya Bhat • December 11, 2014
Blog
DC Gets Mixed Grades for its Response to Family Homelessness: More Progress Is Needed
By Kate Coventry • December 10, 2014 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Report
Helping Families Home Roadmap: A Report Card on DC’s Progress in Helping Homeless Families
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • December 9, 2014 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry, At the Public Hearing on the Consolidated Plan Proposed Substantial Amendment FY 2015 HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistant (TBRA)
By Kate Coventry • December 8, 2014 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Blog
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Budget Season
By Soumya Bhat • December 4, 2014 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Health Equity
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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