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Justice Circle Half a decade later, cuts to unemployment benefits are making a mark on NC economy
Six years after the North Carolina General Assembly implemented a series of extensive changes to North Carolina’s unemployment insurance system, the program is …
Publication Type: Prosperity Watch
Labor market data: A recovery that has left many behind
North Carolina’s general economic outlook has improved over the past 36 months, with labor force participation and the number of people employed trending …
Medicaid Expansion would contribute to North Carolina’s economic well-being
A new report shows how much North Carolina’s economy stands to gain from expanding Medicaid. Authored by researchers at George Washington University, the …
Budget proposal decisions will be critical for quality accessible child care for N.C. families and communities
With current conference on the final budget between the House and Senate underway, a new report from the Budget & Tax Center, a …
County Snapshots demonstrate many communities are being left behind
The 2019 County Economic Snapshots use over 50 data points to paint a picture of how each county in North Carolina is fairing. …
Wage growth in the past year shows slow recovery
A full recovery pushes wages up as employers compete to attract and retain workers in a tight labor market. And yet many national …
North Carolina’s tax cuts failed to boost economic growth
After several rounds of cuts to personal and corporate income tax rates dating back to 2013, the pace of economic growth in North …
House budget spending decisions in historic context
The state budget represents one of the single most important pieces of policy that legislators enact every two years as it allocates state …
Income and geography are creating digital divides in North Carolina
Reliable high-speed internet access is fast becoming as vital to economic opportunity as electricity, good roads, and adequate water. While much discussion rightly …
Health insurance improves health outcomes
Health insurance coverage matters to the health and well-being of individuals and families. While federal and state policymakers debate various legislative vehicles to …