@tazramitchell.bsky.social
Pronouns: she/her. Ward 7. Chief Policy & Strategy Officer at DCFPI. All views are my own.
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Join us in taking action. Call these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO ON S.J.RES.102. bsky.app/profile/dcfp...
Today at 4:00, the House Rules Committee will consider a resolution that would overturn portions of DC’s tax law – in the middle of tax filing season.
This isn’t governance or oversight. It’s deliberate sabotage, and the damage would be severe and intentional.
This isn’t governance or oversight. It’s deliberate sabotage, and the damage would be severe and intentional.
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Join us in taking action. Call these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO ON S.J.RES.102. bsky.app/profile/dcfp...
@centeronbudget.bsky.social adds their voice to this federal overreach:
"Congress should respect D.C.’s decision-making and allow this law to stand, rejecting calls by some to override the judgement of D.C.’s elected officials."
www.cbpp.org/blog/congres...
"Congress should respect D.C.’s decision-making and allow this law to stand, rejecting calls by some to override the judgement of D.C.’s elected officials."
www.cbpp.org/blog/congres...
Congress is meddling into DC affairs yet again. They now want to overturn a local law that would drain *local* revenue by $700m AND spike child poverty by eliminating expansions in our DC EITC & CTC.
DC residents & state/national partners--please make the calls below!
DC residents & state/national partners--please make the calls below!
🚨 Urgent action alert! 🚨
Congress wants to undo local legislation and cost DC $700 million in local revenue, and overturn our efforts to cut child poverty. Call these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO ON S.J.RES.102. Check out the last slide for a script you can use!
Congress wants to undo local legislation and cost DC $700 million in local revenue, and overturn our efforts to cut child poverty. Call these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO ON S.J.RES.102. Check out the last slide for a script you can use!
January 30, 2026 at 7:02 PM
@centeronbudget.bsky.social adds their voice to this federal overreach:
"Congress should respect D.C.’s decision-making and allow this law to stand, rejecting calls by some to override the judgement of D.C.’s elected officials."
www.cbpp.org/blog/congres...
"Congress should respect D.C.’s decision-making and allow this law to stand, rejecting calls by some to override the judgement of D.C.’s elected officials."
www.cbpp.org/blog/congres...
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Not one Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security Committee should vote yes on this effort to overturn a local DC law. 10 states made the same choice to decouple from tax cuts in the OBBA--only DC gets its law overturned because we don't have the same rights as other Americans.
🚨 Urgent action alert! 🚨
Congress wants to undo local legislation and cost DC $700 million in local revenue, and overturn our efforts to cut child poverty. Call these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO ON S.J.RES.102. Check out the last slide for a script you can use!
Congress wants to undo local legislation and cost DC $700 million in local revenue, and overturn our efforts to cut child poverty. Call these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO ON S.J.RES.102. Check out the last slide for a script you can use!
January 30, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Not one Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security Committee should vote yes on this effort to overturn a local DC law. 10 states made the same choice to decouple from tax cuts in the OBBA--only DC gets its law overturned because we don't have the same rights as other Americans.
Congress is meddling into DC affairs yet again. They now want to overturn a local law that would drain *local* revenue by $700m AND spike child poverty by eliminating expansions in our DC EITC & CTC.
DC residents & state/national partners--please make the calls below!
DC residents & state/national partners--please make the calls below!
🚨 Urgent action alert! 🚨
Congress wants to undo local legislation and cost DC $700 million in local revenue, and overturn our efforts to cut child poverty. Call these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO ON S.J.RES.102. Check out the last slide for a script you can use!
Congress wants to undo local legislation and cost DC $700 million in local revenue, and overturn our efforts to cut child poverty. Call these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO ON S.J.RES.102. Check out the last slide for a script you can use!
January 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Congress is meddling into DC affairs yet again. They now want to overturn a local law that would drain *local* revenue by $700m AND spike child poverty by eliminating expansions in our DC EITC & CTC.
DC residents & state/national partners--please make the calls below!
DC residents & state/national partners--please make the calls below!
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One of the most fundamental problems for dealing w/ ICE is the GOP provided years of ICE agent funding in the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
No govt shutdown will end that funding stream, and there aren’t 2/3s votes in each chamber to rescind the funding & override a veto.
Means resistance is what we have.
No govt shutdown will end that funding stream, and there aren’t 2/3s votes in each chamber to rescind the funding & override a veto.
Means resistance is what we have.
January 15, 2026 at 2:23 PM
One of the most fundamental problems for dealing w/ ICE is the GOP provided years of ICE agent funding in the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
No govt shutdown will end that funding stream, and there aren’t 2/3s votes in each chamber to rescind the funding & override a veto.
Means resistance is what we have.
No govt shutdown will end that funding stream, and there aren’t 2/3s votes in each chamber to rescind the funding & override a veto.
Means resistance is what we have.
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This week, the House is expected to vote on a bill to extend the Premium Tax Credit enhancements. This would reduce 2026 premiums for the average #ACA marketplace enrollee by more than half, improving affordability for millions of people struggling with health costs. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
Marketplace Enrollees In Every Congressional District Face Steep Premium Increases Unless Tax Credit Enhancements Are Extended
Annual premium increase, 60-year-old couple with income of $85,000 (401% FPL), by congressional district, 119th Congress Note: FPL = federal poverty level. Examples are based on 2026 average...
www.cbpp.org
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This week, the House is expected to vote on a bill to extend the Premium Tax Credit enhancements. This would reduce 2026 premiums for the average #ACA marketplace enrollee by more than half, improving affordability for millions of people struggling with health costs. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
lol. Yes, I have it going back several years.
October 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
lol. Yes, I have it going back several years.
And, of course, now there's a shutdown, meaning we're likely to see officials protect more of the revenue growth and reserves due to the uncertainty. More to come!
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
And, of course, now there's a shutdown, meaning we're likely to see officials protect more of the revenue growth and reserves due to the uncertainty. More to come!
We’ve seen the CFO reject such lists in the past, even when there was revenue growth due to other budgetary needs. The report didn’t signal whether he’d allow the budgeted items to go into law.
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We’ve seen the CFO reject such lists in the past, even when there was revenue growth due to other budgetary needs. The report didn’t signal whether he’d allow the budgeted items to go into law.
A big question is whether the CFO will approve the contingency list? We’re seeing a significant upswing in revenue (again!) due to his tendency to publish overly cautious forecasts. (Hence the need for a contingency list..)
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A big question is whether the CFO will approve the contingency list? We’re seeing a significant upswing in revenue (again!) due to his tendency to publish overly cautious forecasts. (Hence the need for a contingency list..)
First, we’d need to know how much overspending DC did in FY 2025 and how much is needed to top off reserves--and perhaps other factors. DC officials haven’t published those figures, making it difficult to determine carryover levels and what's possible.
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
First, we’d need to know how much overspending DC did in FY 2025 and how much is needed to top off reserves--and perhaps other factors. DC officials haven’t published those figures, making it difficult to determine carryover levels and what's possible.
There’s also the $400 million that Congress prohibited us from spending that should carry over into FY 2026.
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
There’s also the $400 million that Congress prohibited us from spending that should carry over into FY 2026.
Again, DC isn’t facing a budget shortfall, but big questions remain. How much of the revenue bump can be used for new spending, such as the contingency budget list that the DC Council approved in July, for things like early education and the Alliance?
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Again, DC isn’t facing a budget shortfall, but big questions remain. How much of the revenue bump can be used for new spending, such as the contingency budget list that the DC Council approved in July, for things like early education and the Alliance?
The CFO reiterated that DC is still on track for a recession---starting in FY 2026, or today. The outlook isn’t projected to improve until next Oct, w/an eventual full recovery thereafter. He cautions significant uncertainty due to federal decisions.
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The CFO reiterated that DC is still on track for a recession---starting in FY 2026, or today. The outlook isn’t projected to improve until next Oct, w/an eventual full recovery thereafter. He cautions significant uncertainty due to federal decisions.
It is an urgent imperative for DC to decouple from the federal tax changes. Look at how much we'll lose absent further action--with 66% of the tax cuts flowing to businesses that are doing well.
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It is an urgent imperative for DC to decouple from the federal tax changes. Look at how much we'll lose absent further action--with 66% of the tax cuts flowing to businesses that are doing well.
Overall, revenue grew in nearly all major categories except property taxes in FY25 vs FY24. Looking ahead, DC will have less revenue in FY26 than in FY25, but revenue will grow slowly each year thereafter. We need every dollar available to shore up DC’s budget.
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Overall, revenue grew in nearly all major categories except property taxes in FY25 vs FY24. Looking ahead, DC will have less revenue in FY26 than in FY25, but revenue will grow slowly each year thereafter. We need every dollar available to shore up DC’s budget.
The economy is benefitting the elite the most: corporate profits & non-wage income like capital gains are the biggest drivers of the revenue bump. Yet, the Mayor's statement doubles down on a disproven “growth” agenda w/no mention of struggling residents.
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The economy is benefitting the elite the most: corporate profits & non-wage income like capital gains are the biggest drivers of the revenue bump. Yet, the Mayor's statement doubles down on a disproven “growth” agenda w/no mention of struggling residents.
Failing to decouple from these tax cuts that primarily benefit the elite (see the chart) ASAP, will put much-needed local revenues at risk, as DC faces growing budget pressures and continues to suffer from extreme federal decisions that are driving down local revenues.
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Failing to decouple from these tax cuts that primarily benefit the elite (see the chart) ASAP, will put much-needed local revenues at risk, as DC faces growing budget pressures and continues to suffer from extreme federal decisions that are driving down local revenues.
The forecast offers good news: DC isn't facing a budget deficit, as revenue is ticking up compared to June. The report also signals a new urgency--DC must act quickly to pass tax changes to save $658M due to reckless federal tax cuts that will flow into DC's tax code automatically.
Some relief for D.C.: A new revenue estimate from the city's CFO shows that revenue for the fiscal year ending tonight is $208 million higher than expected, and revenue for the 2026 fiscal year will be up $289 million. Plenty of folks expected the estimate to be negative.
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The forecast offers good news: DC isn't facing a budget deficit, as revenue is ticking up compared to June. The report also signals a new urgency--DC must act quickly to pass tax changes to save $658M due to reckless federal tax cuts that will flow into DC's tax code automatically.
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Here’s my article on how a government shutdown works.
Shutdowns are complicated, and each shutdown is different. Some things stay open. Some stay open for a bit and eventually close. Some close immediately.
I did my best to explain it all here:
Shutdowns are complicated, and each shutdown is different. Some things stay open. Some stay open for a bit and eventually close. Some close immediately.
I did my best to explain it all here:
What Happens During a Government Shutdown?
Learn how a government shutdown affects you.
www.americanprogress.org
October 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Here’s my article on how a government shutdown works.
Shutdowns are complicated, and each shutdown is different. Some things stay open. Some stay open for a bit and eventually close. Some close immediately.
I did my best to explain it all here:
Shutdowns are complicated, and each shutdown is different. Some things stay open. Some stay open for a bit and eventually close. Some close immediately.
I did my best to explain it all here:
DC is battling austerity policies at the national & local levels. As Republicans have us barreling towards a local recession, Mayor Bowser is adding fuel to the fire w/her budget proposal.
See DCFPI's new blog that pulls back the curtain and offers our first take on Bowser's proposal. ⏬⏬⏬
See DCFPI's new blog that pulls back the curtain and offers our first take on Bowser's proposal. ⏬⏬⏬
Mayor Bowser has proposed a FY26 #DCBudget and financial plan that abandons residents with the fewest resources to fend for themselves in the coming storm.
Read the DC Fiscal Policy Institute’s initial analysis of what’s in the mayor’s proposal: loom.ly/QxmLq4Q
Read the DC Fiscal Policy Institute’s initial analysis of what’s in the mayor’s proposal: loom.ly/QxmLq4Q
A First Look at the Mayor’s Budget: An Inequality Agenda
Just as DC is set to enter a local recession and Congress is advancing historic cuts to health coverage and food assistance, Mayor Bowser proposed a fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget and financial plan tha...
loom.ly
May 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
DC is battling austerity policies at the national & local levels. As Republicans have us barreling towards a local recession, Mayor Bowser is adding fuel to the fire w/her budget proposal.
See DCFPI's new blog that pulls back the curtain and offers our first take on Bowser's proposal. ⏬⏬⏬
See DCFPI's new blog that pulls back the curtain and offers our first take on Bowser's proposal. ⏬⏬⏬
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Today, the House approved a budget bill that included devastating cuts to programs like SNAP and Medicare, programs that tens of thousands of people in DC rely on every day. These plans would create new cuts and barriers that would have sustained effects on the District.
May 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Today, the House approved a budget bill that included devastating cuts to programs like SNAP and Medicare, programs that tens of thousands of people in DC rely on every day. These plans would create new cuts and barriers that would have sustained effects on the District.
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Spending local tax dollars in fy26 and beyond on RFK is a bad deal, but like @tazramitchell.bsky.social says to @jakesherman.bsky.social let's not conflate that issue with Congress keeping us from using our own tax dollars this year... x.com/TazraMitchel...
Tazra Mitchell on X: "I appreciate all the attention Punchbowl has brought to Congress's sabotage of DC's budget. However, the tweet below is conflating issues. A DC budget fix remains unresolved regardless of the potential Commanders deal. That's b/c the sabotage is a FY 2025 issue, not FY 2026+." / X
I appreciate all the attention Punchbowl has brought to Congress's sabotage of DC's budget. However, the tweet below is conflating issues. A DC budget fix remains unresolved regardless of the potential Commanders deal. That's b/c the sabotage is a FY 2025 issue, not FY 2026+.
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April 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Spending local tax dollars in fy26 and beyond on RFK is a bad deal, but like @tazramitchell.bsky.social says to @jakesherman.bsky.social let's not conflate that issue with Congress keeping us from using our own tax dollars this year... x.com/TazraMitchel...
To the extent that the Mayor runs out of tools (we assume she is considering them all), and by then she is deeper into the process of making the remaining $400m in cuts, DCFPI hopes she will work w/community leaders to target those cuts in ways that lead to the least amount of harm.
April 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
To the extent that the Mayor runs out of tools (we assume she is considering them all), and by then she is deeper into the process of making the remaining $400m in cuts, DCFPI hopes she will work w/community leaders to target those cuts in ways that lead to the least amount of harm.
Once they return from the April recess in 2 weeks, the US House could still take up the DC “fix” legislation, undoing the $1.1b in cuts. The Senate has already approved the bill and Trump has signaled his support. But, the end of the fiscal year/deadline for absorbing the cuts is fast approaching.
April 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Once they return from the April recess in 2 weeks, the US House could still take up the DC “fix” legislation, undoing the $1.1b in cuts. The Senate has already approved the bill and Trump has signaled his support. But, the end of the fiscal year/deadline for absorbing the cuts is fast approaching.