The DC Fiscal Policy Institute shapes racially-just tax, budget, and policy decisions by centering Black and brown communities in our research and analysis, community partnerships, and advocacy efforts to advance an antiracist, equitable future. DCFPI seeks to not only dismantle the racist policies and systems that hold us all back, but to build a future in which every person, no matter their race or ethnicity, has what they need to live to their fullest.| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
This week, the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) welcomed three new staff members to our team. They bring a wide array of experience, perspectives, and skills and we are so excited to have them on board.| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
Mass deportation would harm DC’s economy, thwart business activity, and take a devastating toll on immigrant families and communities.| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
“We are honored to join Spur Local’s incredible network,” said executive director Erica Williams. “This partnership enables us to strengthen efforts in support of our mission and to broaden our reach and impact.”| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
The budget, which passed 10-2, largely left in proposed cuts to homeless services and social safety nets for low-income residents.| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
Every dollar that DC must use to replenish the reserve earlier than what is legally required is one lawmakers don’t have to help residents afford rent and put food on the table.| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
The Council needs to push for a deal in the interest of residents, rather than giving in to pressure from the mayor, the Commanders, and federal officials to rush the process and spend DC taxpayer money unwisely.| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
Overall, the Council-approved budget fails to adequately meet the moment, underfunding programs that will help residents meet their basic needs amid historic federal cuts to health care and food assistance as DC enters a recession.| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
DC Council gave initial approval to a fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget that makes improvements over Mayor Bowser’s proposal but as a whole fails to provide vulnerable residents shelter from the coming storm.| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
Here in DC—the wonkiest of places—residents value data. Mayor Bowser has said policies should be evaluated so we know what works. However, her proposed fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget and four-year financial plan heavily invest in unproven and disproven economic development strategies like tax breaks and subsidies for developers, technology companies, and sports teams, while cutting health coverage for residents, affordable child care, and other programs that research shows create healthy co...| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
Protecting investments in PEF for the next fiscal year but eliminating it in all future years undermines the sustainability of child care in DC| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
The US House Budget Committee punted on a vote today to very literally take from people who are poor to give to the rich—a plan which, if successful, will do massive damage to the health and well-being of people, communities, and economies all across the [...]| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
“If we want to fund reparations, we have to tax wealth,” Mitchell said. “[It’s] made possible due to centuries of discrimination and anti-Black oppression.”| DC Fiscal Policy Institute
