DC Fiscal Policy Institute

06/03/2026

Where was DCFPI today? At the Wilson building with our friends from SPACEs In Action, Under 3 DC, and DC Action to talk to councilmembers about how public investments in early childhood programs are crucial for childhood development and the economic well-being of our community!

06/02/2026

Use the link in our bio to contact your DC Councilmembers to urge them to keep the universal paid leave program whole!

06/01/2026

The DC Council may move forward with cuts to family caregiving and medical leave, which will disproportionately harm Black workers and workers with lower incomes. Learn more: https://loom.ly/qmvTKis

05/26/2026

Everyone, say hello to our new intern, Neha! We're thrilled to have her at DCFPI.
Learn more about Neha and the work she will be doing with us: https://loom.ly/Oy9HU_s

DCFPI is excited to welcome Neha Baskar as our new intern, supporting our early childhood education work!

05/22/2026

While the District is facing budget challenges due to federal intervention, rising costs, and declining revenues, ignoring the need for rental assistance will only lead to more evictions and the harms they entail.

Senior Policy Analyst, Mychal Cohen, shares more: https://loom.ly/7xdNaYQ

05/19/2026

“Given the tight budget circumstances we’re facing… we should be using every resource we have.” Kate Coventry, the director of legislative strategy at the D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute, said.

https://loom.ly/GnZeCrw

While the budget would fund a new non-congregate shelter, it offers few long-term housing options for people experiencing homelessness.

05/18/2026

In DC, growing older while Black means having less. By every measure, such as median income, poverty rate, and homeownership, older Black residents are significantly worse off than older white residents. As the District faces both a recession and constrained revenue, it is important that the elected officials focus resources on those who most need support.

Read more: https://loom.ly/wSc_1Ps

By every measure, such as median income, poverty rate, and homeownership, older Black residents are significantly worse off than older white residents.

05/14/2026

Despite the rising cost of necessities, DC lawmakers have eliminated the annual cost-of-living adjustment for the TANF program. Reducing cash assistance for families with the fewest resources will push more children into poverty. Read more: https://loom.ly/EovXJFE

05/11/2026

Last week, we delivered 1,000 postcards from DC residents to the Wilson Building to remind our council that TANF is still a lifeline.

Despite the program’s proven role in reducing family hardship and supporting child well-being, DC lawmakers approved cuts to TANF in the FY26 financial plan.

Learn more about why we're fighting for TANF: https://loom.ly/8RquEYE

05/11/2026

The use of criminal-legal fines and fees in the criminal justice system disproportionately harms Black residents with low incomes. Commissary fees continue to rise, but funds to improve the living conditions of residents of DOC facilities remain stagnant.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/Clc4kbo

The use of criminal-legal fines and fees within the criminal justice system disproportionately harms Black residents with low incomes.