Good morning, Chairperson Frumin and members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Daniel Burge. I am the Director of the Alice M. Rivlin Initiative for Economic Policy & Competitiveness at the D.C. Policy Center, an independent, nonpartisan think tank advancing policies for a strong, vibrant,…

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…