http://www.fairbudget.org Thu, 13 May 2010 18:01:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Some council members —but not all—have  expressed support for parts of a revenue package supported by the Fair Budget Coalition. We need you to contact the DC Council to ensure we have enough support for a budget passed with progressive revenue increases. These include proposals to: increase the income tax for ... http://www.fairbudget.org/?p=96 "Tax increases on D.C. Council agenda" By Tim Craig, Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, April 29, 2010 The D.C. Council will consider tax increases in the coming weeks to close a $550 million budget gap, including higher income taxes on the wealthy and new levies on liquor, soda, parking, pet grooming, club memberships ... http://www.fairbudget.org/?p=93 Sign on as an individual or an organization to let the DC Council know you support taking a balanced approach to the budget. The crushing national recession has brought hardship to DC families. Unemployment has more than doubled over the past two years and public needs are rising dramatically — but ... http://www.fairbudget.org/?p=87 The Fair Budget Coalition offers recommendations for supporting human needs, maximizing federal funds, and increasing revenues for the District of Columbia in its 2010 report "A Balanced Approach for Challenging Times."  The report demonstrates that now more than ever, basic safety net services are in demand. But as the Mayor and ... http://www.fairbudget.org/?p=85 Please join the D.C. Fair Budget Coalition for a series of interactive Breakfast Briefings on upcoming Fridays from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the John A. Wilson Building at 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW. In the District, high unemployment and underemployment, lack of affordable housing, and increased food insecurity – combined with ... http://www.fairbudget.org/?p=83 WASHINGTON, D.C.  Yesterday, the Fair Budget Coalition released its annual budget recommendation report, “Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions, Shared Opportunities,” urging the D.C. Council and Mayor Adrian Fenty to adopt policies and set priorities addressing the needs of the District’s most vulnerable population. “The Coalition realizes that balancing fiscal year 2010 budget ... http://www.fairbudget.org/?p=58 On January 30, 2008 a group of 50 city leaders, advocates, community members and nonprofit service providers gathered at the Wislon Building to celebrate the release of "The Future is Now" FY 2009 Budget Recommendation Report.  The report highlights the need for the District government to take a holistic approach ... http://www.fairbudget.org/?p=64 The Fair Budget Coalition creed has been endorsed by more than 300 faith, neighborhood, political, service, business groups and individuals of the District of Columbia in 1999. Click here now to take the FBC Creed http://www.fairbudget.org/?p=57 Ending the budget season on a high note. After a decade of neglect and cuts to human services we are now moving key policy makers in the “right” direction. Due to countless hours of work by FBC members the FY 2006 budget reflects the needs and addresses the ... http://www.fairbudget.org/?p=15 As the District of Columbia continues to experience unprecedented economic growth, many low and no-income residents continue to lose out. Over the last year the District lost 12,000 affordable units of housing; it has the distinction of having the widest gap between the rich and the poor; further, 1 in ... http://www.fairbudget.org/?p=9