Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
A Chance to Improve Special Education
By Soumya Bhat • September 24, 2014 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
The Path to a Better Job: Let’s Start with Adult Literacy
By Ed Lazere • September 23, 2014 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
The Best Way to Serve Vulnerable Homeless Families: Get Them Out of Shelter!
By Kate Coventry • September 19, 2014 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry, Policy Analyst, At the Public Oversight Roundtable on “Safety Procedures at DC General Family Shelterâ€
By Tina Paden • September 19, 2014 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Blog
New Census Data Reveals a Big Jump in Poverty Since 2007
By Jenny Reed • September 18, 2014 • Revenue & Budget
Op-Ed
“Pitchâ€-ing the Perfect Deal: A Fair and Responsible Way for DC to Support a New Soccer Stadium
By Tina Paden • September 18, 2014
Report
Unlocking Opportunities: A Forum on Helping DC’s Low-Income Students Succeed
By Tina Paden • September 17, 2014 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
Despite Slight Increase in Number of Uninsured, District Continues to Have High Rates of Health Coverage
By Wes Rivers • September 16, 2014 • Health Equity
Blog
Better School Meals Are Reaching More DC Students
By Tina Paden • September 11, 2014 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
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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
In The News
D.C. prepares for family shelters to exceed capacity under budget proposal
The Washington Post • July 11, 2025
Press Release
Michael Richardson Joins DCFPI’s Board of Directors
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 9, 2025
Press Release
Statement on Final Passage of Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 3, 2025