Featured Publications & Resources
Fact Sheets
New Online Sales Tax Revenue Should Go to Helping DC Residents
By Ed Lazere • November 13, 2018 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
New Revenue from Online Sales Tax Should Be Used for Resident Needs, Not Business Tax Cuts
By Ed Lazere • November 7, 2018 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Blog
Tomorrow is Election Day! Do You Have a Plan to Vote?
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 5, 2018
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Hearing on Bill 22-0577, The Performing Arts Promotion Act of 2017
By Ed Lazere • October 30, 2018 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Hearing on B22-909, the Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment Act of 2018
By Ed Lazere • October 30, 2018 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Hearing on B22-457, the Economic Development Return on Investment Accountability Amendment Act of 2017
By Ed Lazere • October 30, 2018 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Blog
DC Residents Should Speak Up to Oppose Trump’s Proposed “Public Charge” Rule Targeting Immigrants and Their Families
By Amy Lieber • October 23, 2018 • Income & Poverty
Op-Ed
Improve DC Restroom Access: Support The Public Restroom Facilities Promotion and Investment Act of 2017
By Kate Coventry • Hill Rag • October 22, 2018 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Blog
Narrowing Income Inequality Through the Tax Code
By Marlana Wallace and Ed Lazere • October 17, 2018 • Revenue & Budget / Taxes
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Hearing on Bill 22-944, The Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018
By Ed Lazere • October 17, 2018 • Revenue & Budget
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Budget Resource Page
What’s in the Fiscal Year 2026 DC Budget?
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 25, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
Report
The Devastating Economic and Human Toll of Mass Deportation
By Shira Markoff • August 18, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
Press Release
DC Fiscal Policy Institute Selected for Spur Local’s 2025 Class
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 1, 2025
In The News
Final budget passes D.C. Council without increases to homeless services
Street Sense Media • July 30, 2025
Testimony
The RFK Deal Should Maximize Benefits for DC Residents
By Shira Markoff • July 29, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
Press Release
Council-Approved FY 2026 Budget Fails to Adequately Meet the Moment
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 29, 2025
Blog
At First Vote, Council Budget Leaves Vulnerable Residents’ Lives Hanging in the Balance
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 16, 2025 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
Double Standard of Evidence for Economic Development Incentives Comes at the Expense of Residents’ Wellbeing and a Stronger Economy
By Shira Markoff • July 14, 2025 • Revenue & Budget