Executive summary This report examines whether the District of Columbia remains a place that residents, employers and workers, businesses, and investors choose. Rather than evaluating policy levers such as taxes, regulations, or quality-of-life investments in isolation, this report focuses on revealed preferences—the choices people make about where to live, work, start businesses…

Good afternoon, Chairperson Mendelson and members of the Committee. My name is Yesim Sayin and I am the Executive Director of the D.C. Policy Center, an independent nonpartisan think tank advancing policies for a strong, vibrant and compelling District of Columbia. The native–newcomer divide There is a stark divide in life outcomes…

D.C. is unique in offering adult public charter schools that are funded in the same way as PK-12 schools. Nine such schools in D.C. serve over 5,000 adult learners through a combination of academic and workforce supports, and connect learners to postsecondary and workforce opportunities. These schools complement other offerings at training…