Bowser: 'I will not support a budget that amps up taxes for increased spending on programs that don't increase our growth or revenues.'

Polling shows that voters support increased taxes on wealth to address needs & make our tax system more equitable ➡️ dcfpi.org/press-releases…

Thank you, Phil Mendelson! This is the right move. The law is on your side.

This means over 4k early educators will be able to keep their raises and healthcare. And more schools will have stable budgets going into next year 🙌🏽

'DCFPI urges the Council to ensure that none of these schools lose staff in FY 2025, these cuts undermine education equity. The Mayor’s repeal of The Schools First in Budgeting Act backtracks on the progress DC has made to keep schools whole.' Erika Roberson, DCFPI Policy Analyst

Research underscores the positive effects of #EITCs and #ChildTaxCredits for Black women. These credits reduce poverty, help pay for essentials, and promote healthy child development, enhancing economic security for Black women & children. Center on Budget cbpp.org/research/state…

District voters clearly support raising taxes on wealth, high income, and businesses to increase our collective resources and ensure all pay their fair share 🧵

NEW D.C. POLL with DCFPI: Washington, D.C. voters believe local government should take a more active role in helping people in need.

D.C. voters also support policies like a local Child Tax Credit, a business activity tax, and a millionaires’ tax.

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New polling from @dcfpi and @dataprogress shows that DC voters clearly support raising taxes on wealth to increase our collective resources. dcfpi.org/press-releases…

Despite calling for “shared sacrifice” in a time of budget constraints, Mayor Muriel Bowser's proposed FY25 budget demands the biggest sacrifices from DC’s lowest income residents while prioritizing the wealthiest businesses.
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Rally to save child care happening now #nocutstoPEF #savethePEF #PayEquityToday

Early childhood educators — we hear you and we stand with you. As a funder focused on creating a society where all children thrive, equitable compensation for early childhood educators has and will continue to be a priority for us. Read our full statement here:

'As is, the proposed budget will set back the progress that DC has made on poverty reduction, greater economic inclusion, and shared prosperity.' A statement from Erica Williams in response to the mayor's FY 2025 budget proposal. dcfpi.org/press-releases…

Thank you Christina Henderson for your impassioned remarks on the need to fulfill our commitment to the Pay Equity Fund, to our child care sector, to the Black and brown women who educate our children and keep our economy going #ProtectPEF

Every $ lawmakers raise is a $ they don’t have to cut. Raising revenue by taxing wealth would help correct the racist harm in the tax system & afford DC additional resources to invest in our communities. #StopTheCuts Sign the petition 👉 bit.ly/peoplestaxplan