Featured Publications & Resources
Testimony
Testimony of Jenny Reed, Policy Analyst, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, for the Public Hearing onBill 18-42, the “Tenant Protection Act of 2009†& Bill 18-92, the “Omnibus Rental Housing Amendment Act of 2009,†District of Columbia Committee on Public Services and Community Affairs
By Jenny Reed • June 4, 2009 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Blog
Sometimes Reaching New Highs Is Not a Good Thing: DC Unemployment and Food Stamp Levels Reach Historic Highs
By Jenny Reed • June 3, 2009
Blog
Concerns with the Plan to Set Aside $27.5 Million of the DC Public School FY 2010 Budget
By Jenny Reed • May 28, 2009 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Putting the Stadium Community Benefit Fund to Bat for Affordable Housing
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 22, 2009
Blog
Give Me a Break: Hearing on Tax Abatement Bills Raises Important Questions
By Jenny Reed • May 21, 2009
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere, Executive Director, For the Public Hearing on Bill 18-220, the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation Payment In Lieu of Taxes Act of 2009, District of Columbia Committee on Finance and Revenue
By Jenny Reed • May 21, 2009 • Inclusive Economy
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere on Tax Abatements for Development Projects
By Jenny Reed • May 21, 2009 • Inclusive Economy
Blog
A Budget that Made Lemonade Out of Lemons: DC’s Final Budget Protects Many Services — and Even Expands Some — Without Any Regressive Tax Increases
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • May 15, 2009
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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
