Featured Publications & Resources
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere, Executive Director, For the Public Oversight Roundtable on Shelter Capacity for Those Who Are Homeless, District of Columbia Committee on Human Services
By Jenny Reed • July 17, 2009 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Blog
New Legislation Would Improve Transparency of Tax Abatements
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 16, 2009
Report
It’s Time to Use DC’s Rainy Day Fund
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 13, 2009 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Organizations Urge Mayor to Protect Safety Net Programs from Budget Cuts
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 8, 2009
Report
Principles to Guide Efforts to Address DC’s New Revenue Shortfall
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 7, 2009 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Mutual Benefit: Why the District Needs to Reform Its Unemployment Insurance Program Now
By Jenny Reed • June 26, 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