Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Groups Rally to Protect TANF and Other Safety Net Programs from Cuts
By Jenny Reed • July 29, 2009
Testimony
Testimony of Elissa Silverman, Communications and Policy Associate, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, for the Public Oversight Hearing on The FY 2009 and FY 2010 Budget Gap Closing Plan, District of Columbia Committee of the Whole
By Jenny Reed • July 24, 2009 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony of Katie Kerstetter, Policy Analyst, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, At the Public Hearing on the FY 2009 and FY 2010 Budget Gap-Closing Strategies, District of Columbia Committee of the Whole
By Jenny Reed • July 24, 2009 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere, Executive Director, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, For the Public Oversight Hearing on The FY 2009 and FY 2010 Budget Gap Closing Plan, District of Columbia Committee of the Whole
By Jenny Reed • July 24, 2009 • Revenue & Budget
Report
The Mayor’s Proposal to Balance the Budget Makes Disproportionate Cuts to Programs for Low-Income Residents
By Jenny Reed • July 23, 2009 • Revenue & Budget
Report
Mayor Fenty’s TANF Proposal Will Increase Hardship Among Poor Families With Children And Will Not Help Families Move from Welfare to Work
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 23, 2009 • Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Blog
Poor Children on the Budget Chopping Block: Fenty’s Budget Deficit Plan Would Cut TANF Benefits for Families with Children
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 23, 2009
All Publications & Resources
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
