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Mountains of Hope: 2020 Donor Briefing

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Our mission is to eliminate poverty in North Carolina by ensuring that every household in the state has access to the resources, services, and fair treatment it needs to achieve economic security.

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Lessons from the Great Recession: Avoid inequitable budget cuts to high-poverty school districts

First look at potential revenue losses for NC signals urgent need to invest in people’s well-being to change the economic trajectory

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COVID-19 pandemic demands bold action

BTC Report

Meeting the needs of today to secure a more inclusive recovery tomorrow

BTC Report

County Economic Snapshots 2020

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Know Your Rights: Stay Safe From COVID-19 At Work

BTC Report

State revenue needed to avoid budget shortfalls

Legislative Bulletin

2020 Legislative Session: Responding to COVID-19 with Compassion and Commitment to Strengthening Well-Being for All

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Budget & Tax Center

Latest labor market figures show devastating blow from COVID-19

Budget & Tax Center

Weekly unemployment insurance claim data released today shows need for fixes to North Carolina Unemployment Insurance system

Consumer & Housing

Groups Urge Expansion of Utility Shutoff Moratorium During COVID-19 Crisis

Budget & Tax Center

New report calls for quick, bold actions from N.C., feds to contain COVID-19 effects

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Jun 10, 2020 5:00pm

Mountains of Hope: 2020 Donor Briefing

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