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During the second reading on the District’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal on July 28, the D.C. Council might consider a proposal to increase taxes on realized capital gains. Currently, …
Chronic absenteeism remains a persistent issue across D.C. public schools, particularly among high school students. This report uses data from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to …
Introduction Washington D.C.’s rental housing landscape is more diverse than it appears. While large apartment buildings account or the majority of rental units, a significant share of the city’s rental …
Good morning, Chairman Mendelson and members of the Council. Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Yesim Sayin and I am the Executive Director of the D.C. …
The D.C. Policy Center’s Quarterly Business Sentiments Survey provides systematic, comprehensive information on the business community’s experiences to elected officials, the media, and the public. Recently, the D.C. Policy Center’s …
My testimony today focuses on the Office of the State Superintendent’s FY 2026 budget proposal with attention to investments that drive post-pandemic recovery improvements to attendance and potential risks to …
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