Featured Publications & Resources
Op-Ed
From Principals to Pencils: How DC School Budget Is Set and How You Can Get Involved
By Ed Lazere • Hill Rag • February 5, 2019 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
The Federal Shutdown Should Reignite Discussion about Tapping DC’s Reserves
By Kamolika Das • February 4, 2019 • Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Joint Public Oversight Roundtable on At-Risk Transparency
By Ed Lazere • February 1, 2019 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
We Need a Budget that Invests in the Building Blocks for a Thriving DC
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Revenue & Budget
Fact Sheets
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Priorities
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Revenue & Budget
Report
Homelessness: Prevent and End Homelessness, and Improve Conditions for Residents Experiencing Homelessness
By Kate Coventry • January 31, 2019 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness / Revenue & Budget
Report
Affordable Housing: Put DC on a Path to Fully Meet the Housing Needs of Extremely Low-Income Residents
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Revenue & Budget
Report
Education: Make Essential Investments in All of DC’s Children, In and Out of The Classroom
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Revenue & Budget
Report
Health Care: Remove Barriers To Health Coverage for Immigrants, Improve Mental Health Services, and Support Families with Young Children
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Health Equity / Revenue & Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Oversight Roundtable on Implementation of Law 21-264, The Universal Paid Leave Act
By Ed Lazere • January 29, 2019 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
All Publications & Resources
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
Report
DC Council Can Expand Affordable Housing and Spur Investment Without Gutting Tenant Rights
By Mychal Cohen • September 16, 2025 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Blog
Inequality Remained Extreme in 2024 as DC Backslid on Poverty
By Connor Zielinski • September 15, 2025 • Income & Poverty
Press Release
DC Fiscal Policy Institute Launches the Advocacy Xccelerator Fund
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 9, 2025
Report
Repealing Harsh Income Rules Will Help Unhoused Residents Access Assisted Living
By Kate Coventry • September 3, 2025 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Press Release
Mayor Bowser Paves the Way for More Federal Overreach
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 3, 2025 • DC Statehood
