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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Blog
DC Tax Credits for Households with Low Incomes Will Reduce Child Poverty by One-Fifth
By Maria Manansala • December 18, 2025 • Income & Poverty
Fact Sheets
Why Revenue is Essential for Early Childhood Education
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 19, 2025 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
Part Two of Mayor Bowser’s “Growth” Agenda Ignores Moment of Crisis
By Shira Markoff • November 7, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
In The News
Here’s how D.C. solved the billion-dollar budget problem Congress created
WAMU • October 22, 2025
In The News
D.C. renters face record eviction levels amid dwindling aid and rising housing costs
The 51st • October 10, 2025
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
