DC Fiscal Policy Institute

“What we face right now is a real scorched earth strategy from federal leaders, including federal government layoffs and the destruction of agencies,” said Erica Williams, the head of the D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute. “We don’t have to follow suit. We should be thinking about all of the tools at our disposal as a District to mitigate harm for our residents, especially the folks who are feeling the most vulnerable in this moment.” https://loom.ly/LZa8T20

Looking to stay informed about how the latest federal actions are affecting the District? Subscribe to DCFPI’s new Federal Threats Watch to receive timely updates on federal threats to DC’s revenue and spending. ✉️: https://lnkd.in/e-Fy-nRG

Join us in welcoming a new staff member to the DCFPI team! Shira Markoff is our new Director of Economic Policy. Learn more about her at https://loom.ly/m1xpHlc

Time is running out to register for our Lunch & Learn webinar, “Policy at a Crossroads: Threats, Opportunities, and the Human Cost in DC.” This timely discussion will dive into the unprecedented federal threats DC is facing, hear from community leaders on the frontlines, and explore how you can get involved. 📅 March 25, 2025 🕛 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ET 💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom) Register now: https://loom.ly/XqCHRY0 Travis Ballie, Caroline Pryor, Erica Williams (she/her), Tazra Mitchell, Nikki Metzgar

The US Senate has approved a bipartisan bill that would undo the $1 billion cut Congress forced on DC's current budget. The House should act next week to do the same. Our Chief Policy and Strategy Officer, Tazra Mitchell, debunks 5 myths about the bill: https://loom.ly/cwfDEr8

Join us, on March 25th for a Lunch & Learn webinar, “Policy at a Crossroads: Threats, Opportunities, and the Human Cost in DC. 🕛 Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ET 💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom) 🙋♀️ Registration (and more info!): https://loom.ly/hSHuVwQ Featuring Erica Williams (she/her), Tazra Mitchell, Travis Ballie, Nikki Metzgar, and Todd Gray

Nearly 1 in 3 Black children in DC live in poverty, compared to just 1 in 100 white, non-Hispanic children. Census data show extreme racial inequity in DC’s child poverty rate, and little progress towards addressing it in 2023. Read more: https://loom.ly/JVV7Q7Y

Last night, the US House of Representatives approved a bill that will cut $1 billion from DC’s budget halfway into the fiscal year. We need to fight this attack on our fundamental rights and well-being together. A statement from DCFPI, Maryland Center on Economic Policy, and The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis in Virginia: https://loom.ly/PiI0dqc

🚨 Please Join Us for an Important Webinar on Public Benefits in DC! 🚨 As we approach budget season, proposed cuts to essential services like SNAP, Medicaid, and housing assistance could have a devastating impact on low-income residents, especially women and families in Washington, DC. Join with experts from Bread for the City and the DC Fiscal Policy Institute for an insightful webinar. We’ll be discussing how these cuts will affect our community, the financial and social costs, and most importantly, how we can take action to protect these critical services.  Webinar Details: 📅 When: Thursday, March 13th, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST) 🖥️ Where: Online (via Zoom) 🎙️ Speakers: Allison Miles-Lee, Managing Attorney, Bread for the City Erica Williams (she/her), Executive Director, DC Fiscal Policy Institute Ashley Domm, Chief Development Officer, Bread for the City (Moderator) Why attend? Learn about the proposed budget cuts and their impacts Discover actionable ways you can get involved in advocacy efforts Help ensure that essential public benefits remain accessible to those who rely on them Don’t miss out on this essential conversation! Scan the QR code below to register now. #PublicBenefits #Advocacy #SNAP #Medicaid #HousingAssistance #CommunitySupport #BreadfortheCity #DC

Today, the US House of Representatives will vote on a federal spending bill that could cut $1 billion from DC’s budget halfway into the fiscal year. This act of federal interference is an attack on DC residents’ fundamental right to self-govern as Americans and only underscores the need for statehood and equal representation. https://lnkd.in/euJrYY7k