Honor those who died in the Medicaid coverage gap

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Thank lawmakers for sponsoring the Second Chance Act

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House budget proposal still falls short of N.C.’s needs

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Welcome to the North Carolina Justice Center

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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Fact Sheet

North Carolina Can’t Afford a Coverage Gap

Immigrants in labor force help N.C.’s economy thrive

Prosperity Watch

House budget spending decisions in historic context

Prosperity Watch

Income and geography are creating digital divides in North Carolina

Fact Sheet

Taking away food assistance does not help poor N.C families

BTC Brief

House budget proposal still falls short of N.C.’s needs

Prosperity Watch

Health insurance improves health outcomes

NCJC Brief

Why North Carolina teachers are fighting for Medicaid expansion

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Latest News

Workers' Rights Project

STATEMENT: Gov. Cooper’s Executive Order providing paid leave to state employees is a positive step forward

Health Advocacy Project

Memorial vigils across the state will honor people who died in the Medicaid coverage gap

Fair Chance-Criminal Justice Project

Bipartisan group of lawmakers, national experts to discuss barriers to reentry as part of Second Chance Lobby Day

Budget & Tax Center

Statement from Budget & Tax Center Director Alexandra Sirota on House budget

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Upcoming Events

May 29, 2019 12:00am

"Keeping Our Promise to Military Veterans": Luncheon & Conversation

Apex, NC
Jun 5, 2019 7:00pm

Health Care Can't Wait: Candlelight Vigil

Durham, NC

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