by Opportunity DC | Jul 31, 2026 | Newsletters
In This Issue: DC’s Tech Frontier: The case for autonomous vehicles FY27 Budget: Mayor refuses to sign the Council’s FY27 budget Tax Watch: More congressional interference + short-sighted tax policy Model Homes: Lessons from around the country on increasing housing...
by Opportunity DC | Apr 8, 2026 | ProsperDC Priority
DC’s cost of living is 53% higher than the national average, with housing costs 144% above the national average. Layers upon layers of fees, regulations, and requirements have made housing production expensive and progress slow. Meaningful yet simple reforms to create...
by Opportunity DC | Jul 8, 2025 | Testimony
Opportunity DC’s Executive Director, Malcolm Fox, recently testified in support of the RENTAL ACT. The legislation makes it easier to build housing and begin to solve the affordability crisis the District faces. Specifically, the RENTAL Act enacts needed reforms...
by Opportunity DC | Apr 24, 2025 | Newsletters
In this edition: Voters say housing costs are a “Huge Problem” in Opportunity DC’s new poll of 811 registered voters The House is coming back next week, and needs to hear from you Potential reduction in Medicaid funding ERAP housing reform update Evaluating...
by Opportunity DC | Feb 25, 2025 | News, Newsletters
In this edition: Mayor Bowser’s Housing Proposals DC Students Lead Nation in Post-Pandemic Growth Special Election for Ward 8 Councilmember Bowser’s RENTAL Act will Create More Affordable Housing Mayor Seeks to Protect & Grow Affordable Housing Mayor Bowser...
