Budget & Tax Center
The Budget and Tax Center conducts non-partisan analysis of state budget and tax policy and monitors economic conditions in the state. We produce timely and accessible research that contributes to policy discussions and public debate, with the goal of building a broader understanding of the role of policy in supporting economic opportunity for all.
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“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.