Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Striking a Balance: Sensible Revenue Options for Next Year’s Budget
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • March 7, 2012 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Mayor Gray Should Take a Balanced Approach on Cuts
By Tina Paden • March 6, 2012 • Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere, Executive Director, At the Performance Oversight Hearing on the Department of Human Services
By Tina Paden • March 5, 2012 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Testimony
Testimony of Jenny Reed, Policy Analyst, At the Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Performance Oversight Hearing
By Tina Paden • March 1, 2012 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Data for Dollars: The Youth Employment Contract Mess Highlights DC’s Need for Evaluation and Performance Metrics in Publicly-Funded Job Training
By Tina Paden • February 29, 2012 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Report
UNEMPLOYMENT STILL RISING IN THE DISTRICT
By Tina Paden • February 28, 2012 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Blog
Unemployment Still on the Rise in DC
By Tina Paden • February 28, 2012 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
Blog
Doing the Math of DC Schools Funding: A Look at the Public Education Finance Reform Commission and Its Recommendations
By Tina Paden • February 27, 2012 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
All Publications & Resources
Testimony
Public Comments in Opposition to Proposed Federal "Public Charge" Rule
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 15, 2026 • Income & Poverty
Blog
25 Years In, DCFPI Has Built a Strong Foundation for the Road Ahead
By Erica Williams • January 14, 2026
Blog
DC Tax Credits for Households with Low Incomes Will Reduce Child Poverty by One-Fifth
By Maria Manansala • December 18, 2025 • Income & Poverty / Taxes
In The News
Delays and a subsidy shortage leave single homeless residents out in the cold
Street Sense Media • December 9, 2025
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
