Featured Publications & Resources
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere, Executive Director, At the Public Hearing on B20-62, the Large Retailer Accountability Act Of 2013
By Tina Paden • March 20, 2013
Blog
We All Pay the Costs of Low-Wage Jobs: The DC Council Considers a Bill to Raise Retail Wages
By Tina Paden • March 20, 2013 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Blog
A Budget that Helps DC Residents in Crisis
By Tina Paden • March 19, 2013 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Testimony
Testimony of Wes Rivers, Policy Analyst, At the FY 12-FY 13 Performance Oversight Hearing on the District of Columbia’s Department of Health Care Finance
By Tina Paden • March 18, 2013 • Health Equity
Testimony
Testimony of Soumya Bhat, Education and Finance Policy Analyst, At the FY 2012 Performance Oversight Hearing for the Office of the State Superintendent of Education
By Tina Paden • March 15, 2013 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Report
A Budget That Gives Parents the Tools to Succeed in the Job Market
By Tina Paden • March 15, 2013 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Blog
A Budget That Helps Residents Cope with the Rising Costs of Housing
By Tina Paden • March 14, 2013 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Report
Testimony of Kate Coventry, Policy Analyst, At the Public Hearing on Human Services Agency Performance: Department of Human Services
By Tina Paden • March 13, 2013
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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
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
