Featured Publications & Resources
Report
Census Data Show No Major Changes in DC Poverty in 2008: Yet Figures Reveal Large Disparities in Poverty between Different Population Groups
By Jenny Reed • October 2, 2009 • Income & Poverty
Blog
In DC, Back-to-School Brings a Lesson in Subtraction: Budget Cuts
By Jenny Reed • September 28, 2009
Report
New Census Data Reveal Growing Income Gaps in the District
By Jenny Reed • September 22, 2009 • Income & Poverty
Report
Expanding the District’s Sales Tax Can Raise Revenue, While Increasing Tax Fairness
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 21, 2009 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Report
Good News About Health Insurance Coverage in DC: Census Data Show DC’s Uninsured Rate Has Dropped and Is One of the Lowest in the U.S.
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 10, 2009
Blog
Progressive Tax Reform that Makes Sense: Eliminating DC’s Tax Break for Investing in Other States’ Bonds
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 26, 2009
Blog
Expanding District Unemployment Benefits: A Necessary Boost During These Tough Times
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 20, 2009
Blog
Fenty Administration Implements Long-Awaited Inclusionary Zoning – The 2006 Affordable Housing Law
By Jenny Reed • August 14, 2009
Blog
Expanding the Sales Tax to Selected Services: A Sound Alternative to Raising Rates
By Jenny Reed • August 13, 2009
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
