In March 2026, the Census Bureau released its population estimates for counties across the United States. The data show how the District of Columbia has fared demographically relative to its urban neighbors in the broader D.C. region. In 2025, the District’s population grew by 0.3 percent—below Alexandria’s 0.8 percent and Arlington’s 1.8…

Good morning, Chairman Mendelson and members of the Committee of the Whole. My name is Chelsea Coffin, and I am the Deputy Director of the D.C. Policy Center, an independent think tank focused on advancing policies for a growing, vibrant, and compelling District of Columbia. I will focus today on two Fiscal…

On April 21, 2026, Executive Director Yesim Sayin was cited in the Washington Informer: The fourth panel, “From Research to Reality: DC’s Workforce Evolution” — featuring Emily Bouck West, senior vice president policy and initiatives of Greater Washington Partnership, Yesim Sayin, executive director of DC Policy Center, and Douglas Freuhling, editor-in-chief of the Washington Business…