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State Budget
2021 Budget Analysis Five takeaways from the Senate’s budget proposal Four important takeaways from the Governor’s budget proposal Budgets Matter Tax and spending …
State Taxes
North Carolina’s budget for 2017 to 2019 included another round of tax cuts that puts at risk investments in our children’s education, our family’s health and well-being, and our community’s economic vitality.
State Economy
State investments in economic development, workforce development, and job creation can open doors to opportunities for the state’s most struggling communities.
List of policy responses to COVID-19
COVID-19 provides a sobering reminder of how much we need effective and well-resourced governance at the state and federal levels. This list summarizes steps taken thus far at both the federal and state levels. We will continue to update it daily as needed.
“Dollars & Democracy: How the state budget can build thriving communities”
Our budget guide will explain how the budget sets priorities for our communities and impacts our quality of life and will also tell you how you can make sure your community’s needs are reflected in the state budget.
The work of governing and policymaking must center around what is best for the majority of North Carolinians, not just the few.