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MEDIA RELEASE: Report: North Carolina wages growing, in defiance of national trends Sep 3, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Analyst: To save North Carolina jobs, Congress must extend emergency fund Aug 31, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Unemployment falls in most North Carolina counties Aug 27, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Report: Reforming “Itemized Deduction” Tax Break Could Save North Carolina Millions, Make State Tax Systems Less Unfair Aug 24, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Slight drop in state unemployment masks dangerous trends Aug 20, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Study: Extending Middle Class Tax Cuts Would Help Hundreds of Thousands of North Carolina’s Children Aug 19, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: North Carolina on pace for record foreclosures in 2010 Aug 16, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: U.S. Senate approves vital state fiscal aid Aug 5, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: March for immigrant justice today Jul 29, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Joblessness increases in nearly half of NC counties Jul 23, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: From Arizona to North Carolina: March for Immigrant Justice July 29 Jul 23, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Economic analyst: Congress must extend unemployment benefits to speed North Carolina's recovery Jul 19, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: March And Mobilization This Tuesday Will Defend High-Quality, Diverse Education Jul 16, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Report: NC state spending at lowest level in 14 years Jul 9, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Health advocates hail opening of new health insurance plan for people with preexisting medical conditions Jul 6, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Obama's immigration speech: right on DREAM Act and need for reform Jul 1, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: Hunger Striker Hospitalized Jun 28, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Unemployment drops in most counties, but job growth still too slow Jun 25, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Report: Boosting access to community college is critically important for North Carolina Jun 24, 2010
NEWS RELEASE: Report: Undermining state corporate tax enforcement is not the answer Jun 23, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Coalition speaks out for collective bargaining Jun 15, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coalition speaks out for collective bargaining Jun 14, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Report: Senate, House jobs plans "will do little to create jobs" Jun 10, 2010
LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN: North Carolina Desperately Needs FMAP Extension Jun 8, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Unemployment declines in 99 of 100 North Carolina counties May 28, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Groups urge legislators to extend tax benefits essential for North Carolina's working families May 27, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: New Report Suggests Job Creation Strategies for North Carolina May 26, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Justice Center urges lawmakers to protect North Carolina's homes from abusive practices on Tuesday May 24, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Unemployment rates fall, but new job creation strategies are still essential May 21, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Finding Wake County School Board Procedures Were Unreasonable, Judge Accepts Board’s Promises to Fully Comply with Open Meetings Law in Future Public Meetings May 17, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Citizens file "good government" lawsuit against Wake County School Board May 6, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Gov. Perdue takes a reasonable approach in the face of a recession that has devastated North Carolina’s budget, new study says May 5, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Across the state, North Carolinians stand up with immigrants May 1 Apr 30, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Rights groups challenge Zebulon Police Department's practice of targeting Latino churchgoers Apr 29, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Analyst: Local Jobs for America Act would jumpstart job creation in North Carolina Apr 29, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Don't change the law to make loans even more predatory, consumer advocates say Apr 26, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Unemployment rates fall in all of North Carolina's counties, but grim realities remain Apr 23, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: New fees would make consumer loans even more predatory: Monday press conference opposes them Apr 23, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: North Carolina's State Health Plan Executive Director Misrepresents National Health Reform Apr 22, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Republican approach to Bush tax cuts would cause higher taxes for North Carolina's middle class and working families Apr 22, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Together NC calls governor's budget "a good start" to meeting a challenging budget environment Apr 21, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Perdue's budget shows "right priorities," but cuts will impact families and communities Apr 21, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Jobless numbers for North Carolina show working families still struggling Apr 16, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Economist: North Carolina needs family-friendly policies to create 21st century workplaces Apr 14, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Partners release Jobs Summit policy recommendations Apr 14, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: Jobs Summit this Wednesday aims at an economy that works for everyone Apr 13, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: New poll: older Americans say better coordination needed for better health care Apr 8, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: WPA’s 75th anniversary shows the need for new public jobs programs Apr 8, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Budget analysts: Struggling economy still placing state budget in a vise grip Apr 8, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Speakers urge lawmakers to make workplaces more family-friendly Apr 7, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: At news conference on WPA's 75th anniversary, groups will support new public jobs programs Apr 6, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Expert tells lawmakers: "Put the money where the traffic is" Apr 6, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Lawsuit from ACLU, NC Justice Center on behalf of women guestworkers challenges seafood company’s gender-based job restrictions Mar 17, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: New joblessness numbers: North Carolina has more than 500,000 workers actively seeking employment Mar 10, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: Pro-health care rally in Raleigh tomorrow, Thursday, March 11 Mar 10, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Study: More than half a million North Carolina children at risk if tax credits for working families aren't extended Feb 17, 2010
ACTION ALERT! Congressional Action Needed NOW to Help Unemployed Workers Feb 15, 2010
HKonJ URGENT MEDIA ADVISORY Feb 13, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: New study answers the question: How charitable are North Carolina's hospitals? Feb 10, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: President's budget invests in North Carolina's working families, balances need for debt reduction Feb 7, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Nonprofit highlights positive contributions of immigrants with new media campaign Jan 26, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: State unemployment rate soars to historic highs Jan 22, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Landmark first meeting of Work & Family Balance Committee highlights need for action Jan 22, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: NC Foreclosure Filings Continue Record Climb in 2009; Stronger State and Federal Response Needed Jan 7, 2010
MEDIA RELEASE: Justice Center releases economic and social fact sheets on North Carolina’s counties Nov 23, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: This Thanksgiving, North Carolina's rates of food insecurity are rising Nov 23, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Unemployment Still Hurting North Carolina's Families Nov 20, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Justice Center joins legal fight to keep health costs down Nov 18, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: In North Carolina's tax system, the poor pay more Nov 18, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: NC General Assembly appoints Joint Select Committee on Work & Family Balance Nov 16, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Legislative briefing in Durham will cover budget, social policy Nov 10, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Experts on North Carolina budget, social policy host legislative briefing in Fayetteville Nov 9, 2009
LEGISLATIVE BRIEFINGS: Coming to a town near you Oct 15, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: Students Take Action to Advance Health Care Reform Oct 14, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Final "Poverty Day" numbers show deepening crisis for North Carolina's poor Sep 29, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Coalition to deliver thousands of pro-health reform letters to Sen. Hagan Sep 29, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: Census releases income, housing and health insurance data data for North Carolina and its localities Sep 22, 2009
New joblessness numbers: unemployment still generating hardships for working families Sep 18, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: State budget drops to lowest level in 13 years after accounting for inflation and population changes Sep 16, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: One-in-six North Carolinians Lack Health Coverage, Job-Based Coverage Weakening, New Census Bureau Data Show Sep 10, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE Hundreds of groups in North Carolina and nationwide organize to stop abuses stemming from controversial 287(g) program Aug 27, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Statewide pro-health care rallies spring up in Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville and Raleigh Aug 27, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Claims that state tax increases cause job loss are unfounded, report says Aug 27, 2009
Health Care Can't Wait: Events Across North Carolina Coming Saturday, Aug. 29 Aug 24, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: New paper busts myths about health care reform Aug 6, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Minimum wage increase to stimulate economy, benefit working families Jul 23, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: Health care forum empowers Greenville residents to take action Jul 21, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: New joblessness numbers: unemployment creates more pain for working families Jul 17, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: NC Superior Court Sides with Consumers against Payday Lenders Jul 14, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Report: Other states show a balanced approach to the budget is the mainstream approach Jul 13, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Coalition praises lawmakers for showing courage on budget, urges unity Jul 8, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Videos from 10 North Carolina town hall meetings on public investment released Jul 1, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Landlord-tenant bill will promote safer homes for renters across North Carolina Jul 1, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Nearly three-fourths of North Carolina counties see double-digit unemployment Jun 26, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: New report: NC Health Choice boosts economy and is a vital support for laid-off workers Jun 23, 2009
NEWS RELEASE: Jump in Jobless Rate Raises Concerns about Budget Cuts Jun 19, 2009
NEWS RELEASE: Coalition Praises Gov. Perdue's Call to Protect Public Investments Jun 17, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Rally calls for more revenue to help North Carolina prosper Jun 15, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: New Report: Small class sizes especially critical for kindergarten-3rd grade students Jun 11, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: New report on health care reform's impact on small business released Thursday Jun 11, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Impact of Work First Program on Low-Income Families, Local Economies Is Slight Jun 10, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: New Report: Most states are raising revenue to protect public investments Jun 3, 2009
Town hall meetings in Durham, Winston-Salem, Pittsboro, and Rocky Mount will showcase benefits of public investment Jun 2, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Coalition representing millions: Raising revenues necessary to lead North Carolina out of recession Jun 2, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: North Carolina groups, individuals join growing national movement for immigration reform Jun 1, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: High Unemployment Reigns in North Carolina's Counties and Metros May 29, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: New report: to protect families and lead us out of recession, NC lawmakers must take "balanced approach" May 27, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: Town hall meeting in Charlotte will showcase benefits of public investment May 26, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: More bad news in April jobs report May 26, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: New Report: Food Stamp Caseloads Soar in All 100 Counties May 20, 2009
NEWS: Justice Center, Alliance for Justice sponsor training for nonprofit lobbyists May 18, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: Together NC town hall meetings in Asheville, Fayetteville will showcase benefits of public investment May 14, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: NC Second Chance Alliance Applauds Governor's Creation of StreetSafe Ex-Offender Task Force May 11, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: New Report: Food Stamps Help Slow Recession in All 100 Counties May 11, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Advocacy by 13 N.C. Nonprofits Brings Statewide Benefits, Report Finds May 7, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: Small business owners to gather in Durham for health care roundtable May 6, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: New Study: Benefits from Paid Sick Days "will substantially outweigh costs" in North Carolina May 4, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Actions Across North Carolina on May 1st, International Labor Day, Call For Fair Immigration Reform May 1, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: New Report: More at Four is among the state’s best investments Apr 30, 2009
EVENT: Roundtable Discussion on Small-Business Access to Health Coverage Apr 28, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: Paid Sick Days town hall meeting in Asheville this Thursday Apr 21, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: North Carolina Employers Slash Payrolls Apr 21, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coalition brings campaign for Paid Sick Days to Wilmington Apr 21, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Senate budget proposal "strays from key principles" needed for prosperity, Together NC coalition says Apr 8, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Unemployment Insurance Slows the Recession in All 100 Counties Apr 8, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: Today's Asheville Paid Sick Days Event POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER Apr 7, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: For Service Workers in North Carolina, Unions Make A Big Financial Difference Apr 7, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coalition brings campaign for Paid Sick Days to Asheville Apr 6, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: National Job Losses Mount in March Apr 3, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Legislation Introduced to Create Statewide Energy Efficiency Program Apr 2, 2009
Unemployment Soars Across North Carolina; Supplemental Unemployment Insurance Payments to Begin Today Apr 1, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Lawmakers & advocates call for renewed investments in women and their families in these tough economic times Apr 1, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY: Health Access Coalition forum in Boone will discuss affordable health care for North Carolina Mar 31, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Starting tomorrow, boost in food stamp benefits will help families, stimulate economy Mar 31, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: New bill would enhance basic education for at-risk youth Mar 30, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: North Carolina could save millions in health costs with more efficient care, study says Mar 30, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: North Carolina's labor market unravels Mar 27, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Legislators, NC NAACP and Others Call for Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Workers Mar 24, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Safe Schools, Fair Schools campaign launches pro-education initiative Mar 24, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Warts and all, Gov. Perdue’s first budget proposal rises to the tough task by taking a balanced approach Mar 17, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: First in series of Paid Sick Days town meetings draws dozens to High Point Mar 17, 2009
MEDIA RELEASE: Unemployment Soars Across North Carolina Mar 6, 2009