Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
This Thanksgiving, Let’s Work to Address Food Insecurity in DC
By Hannah Kohanzadeh • November 20, 2017 • Income & Poverty
Testimony
Testimony of Marlana Wallace At the Public Hearing on the DC Public Schools Budget
By Marlana Wallace • November 14, 2017 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
Students Should Be Able to Focus on Their Lessons – Not Their Stomachs
By Hannah Kohanzadeh • November 8, 2017 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Op-Ed
DC Should Do More to Ensure Residents of Color Can Access Growing Prosperity
By Ed Lazere • Hill Rag • November 6, 2017 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
Blog
Timing Matters: Fully Fund Early Intervention
By Marlana Wallace • November 3, 2017 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
Economic Mobility in DC Lower Than Neighboring Counties
By Minahil Naveed • November 2, 2017 • Income & Poverty
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere, Executive Director Before the District of Columbia Zoning Commission At the Public Hearing on CASE NO. 11-03J Wharf Phase 3 REIT Leaseholder LLC Second-Stage Planned Unit Development and Modification of Significance to First-Stage Planned Unit Development @ Square Map Amendment @ Square 473, Lots 878, 881, 887, 888, and 921
By Ed Lazere • November 2, 2017 • Inclusive Economy
Testimony
Testimony of Claire Zippel At the Public Hearing on Bill 22-178, Commission on Poverty in the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2017
By Claire Zippel • November 1, 2017 • Income & Poverty
Blog
Don’t Be Spooked! Now Is the Time to Begin Enrolling in Health Coverage
By Jodi Kwarciany • October 31, 2017 • Health Equity
Blog
Trump Tax Plan Would Reinforce DC’s High Income Inequality
By Hannah Kohanzadeh • October 27, 2017 • Income & Poverty / Revenue & Budget / Taxes
All Publications & Resources
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
