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Justice Circle Diminished Expectations and the Resulting Drag on NC’s Economy – A Summary of the 2015-17 Budget
October 2015 The budget North Carolina will live under through June of 2017 will sharply constrain the state’s ability to make public investments …
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Connect NC to Jobs – Infrastructure Investments Can Build an Economy That Works for All
February 2016 Voters in the North Carolina primary will have the chance to approve prudent state borrowing that can boost our economy in …
2017 Fiscal Year Budget Falls Short of Being a Visionary Plan for North Carolina’s Economic Future
North Carolina lawmakers approved a 2017 fiscal year state budget that falls short of being a visionary plan for the state’s future.
North Carolina’s Greatest Challenge—Elevated Poverty Hampers Economic Opportunity for All
October 21, 2016 North Carolina’s economy isn’t working for everyone, and for some it’s downright broken. Many families wake up to financial insecurity …
The High Cost of Being Poor in North Carolina
October 26, 2016 Anti-Poverty Programs Help Alleviate Costs, But More Must Be Done to Reduce Burdens It is welcome news that the poverty …
Living Income Standard 2016: 1 in 5 families can’t afford the basics in North Carolina
Working families in North Carolina symbolize our state’s greatest assets—the lifeblood of local economies, the engines of productivity, the attractive force that brings …
Down Home Capital: How Converting Businesses into Employee-Owned Enterprises Can Save Jobs and Empower Communities
December 12, 2016 North Carolina has the potential to turn a grave challenge into a transformative economic opportunity. Thousands of businesses could disappear …
Still Walking the Path to Zero: Senate tax plan will harm NC’s goal of building a stronger, inclusive economy
Cutting taxes for the wealthy and profitable corporations—making it impossible to invest in the education of residents, economic development of struggling communities and infrastructure that supports connecting workers to jobs—is a losing strategy for North Carolina.
New Budget, Same Missed Opportunities for North Carolina
Lawmakers have passed a new state budget that will serve as a roadmap for how North Carolina will operate for the next two years — unfortunately, this roadmap has numerous potholes and an unclear destination. It does not reflect the spending decisions that can drive better economic outcomes or strengthen the connection to opportunity for every community across the state.
Apprenticeships: A Promising Strategy for Growing NC’s Skilled Workforce
This report highlights the current state of apprenticeships as a workforce development strategy in North Carolina, as well as recommendations for strengthening the program.