In late March of 2026, the United States Census Bureau released its population estimates for metropolitan areas. The data show that the D.C. metro area’s population grew by less than 1 percent in 2025, down from almost 1.4 percent in 2024. Lower migration rates drove the slowdown—especially from abroad. International migration fell…

School year 2024-25 marked a meaningful step forward in D.C.’s public schools with enrollment increasing for the third year in a row, higher teacher retention, rising graduation rates, and improved learning outcomes. On the other hand, some difficulties persisted, including elevated chronic absenteeism rates and mixed indicators for college and career readiness….

We commend the Council for recognizing the District’s housing shortage, the need to reform the Housing Production Trust Fund, and the importance of a more efficient subsidy framework in the Housing Production Omnibus Amendment Act of 2026. On these fronts, the bill has real strengths. It acknowledges that deeper affordability requires operating…