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Justice Circle Federal COVID-19 checks: What they mean and who might get left out
Much has been made of the direct cash payments included in the CARES Act passed by Congress to provide relief during the COVID-19 …
Publication Type: BTC Brief
Sound Unemployment Insurance that serves workers is critical
North Carolina’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) program provides unemployment benefits to eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own and meet …
The Risks of Gentrification in North Carolina: A Cautionary Note on Opportunity Zones and Policies that Accelerate Growth without Community Benefit
North Carolina is experiencing substantial population growth, particularly in its cities.[1] More than 60 people a day move to Wake County.[2] The state’s …
Jobless workers need an Unemployment Insurance System that works
North Carolina needs to provide adequate wage replacement and recognize the time it takes to find a job so the state can keep workers in the labor force and sustain the economy.
Senate’s budget proposal is worse than House’s by most measures
Senate’s budget introduces more tax cuts for businesses, leaving funding inadequate to meet needs across a range of priorities for North Carolina. The …
House budget proposal still falls short of N.C.’s needs
The House budget is another missed opportunity to invest in our priorities that support the education of our children, the well-being of our families, and the safety and opportunity in our communities.
Time-limit waivers keep food on the table in tough times
Repealing a state prohibition on federal waivers of the time limit on food assistance is a critical tool for addressing food insecurity in employment deserts.
Reform — don’t eliminate — the Franchise Tax
North Carolina lawmakers interested in changing the franchise tax should reform — not cut it or eliminate it — in order to preserve …
A Bottom-Up Tax Cut: A North Carolina Earned Income Tax Credit Boosts Local Communities, Working Families
North Carolina is missing out on a key tool used by 29 other states to strengthen hardworking families and boost local economies. A …
Higher Rates on Higher Income: Why a Graduated Income Tax is Good Policy for North Carolina
For North Carolina, a graduated tax structure that taxes higher incomes at higher rates could serve as one tool to raise revenue for priorities in communities across our state to support access to opportunity. It would also address, in part, the state’s upside down tax code.