Alex Campbell
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Investing in our colleges is investing in North Carolinians
All people deserve the opportunity to thrive. This means having the chance to develop one’s talents and skills and find meaningful and fulfilling work that pays a living wage. To make this a reality, we need well-funded systems in place that allow everyone, regardless of their gender, race, or class, the opportunity to improve their…
No more tax cuts: Western North Carolinians deserve a budget that prioritizes people
It’s been one year since Hurricane Helene first hit Western North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024. With so many recovery needs still yet to be addressed and so little help from the federal government, it’s time for the state legislature to pass a budget that prioritizes people and stops cutting taxes. Helene caused an immense…
New labor market page shows why NC’s economy isn’t working for everyone
Every day, North Carolinians contribute their collective labor to keep our communities functioning and thriving. At the NC Budget & Tax Center, we believe that everyone — no matter what they look like or where they are born — should be able to find fulfilling work that allows them to meet their basic needs and…
Public Comments: NC CDBG-DR State Action Plan
The NC Budget & Tax Center believes that no matter who someone is or where they live, when disaster strikes our government should have the resources, tools, and systems in place to quickly respond and help families, businesses and communities recover. While there are a variety of federal departments, agencies, and programs involved in disaster…
Public Comments: FEMA Review Council Request for Information
The NC Budget & Tax Center believes that no matter who someone is or where they live, when disaster strikes our government should have the resources, tools, and systems in place to quickly respond and help families, businesses, and communities recover. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the face of disaster recovery for survivors,…
Fact Sheet: Federal workers are vital to North Carolina’s economy
Elon Musk and the Trump administration are illegally firing federal employees who serve NC veterans, seniors, farmers, and small businesses, keep our food, water, airlines, national parks, and workplaces safe, and carry out critical medical research, weather forecasting, emergency response, disaster relief, and national security missions. Federal employees and their families are also our neighbors…
Fact Sheet: Economic supports for small businesses and unemployed disaster survivors
Note: Fact Sheet was updated on June 16, 2025 *** There is a desperate need to stabilize small businesses in Western NC (WNC) so that they can re-open, employ Western North Carolinian workers, and deliver services that residents need and that contribute to the state’s economic progress and development. The initial shock of lost…
State lawmakers have prioritized property over people in NC’s Helene recovery
Seven months into the recovery effort following Hurricane Helene’s path of devastation in North Carolina last fall, we’re now transitioning from the short-term recovery phase to the phase of long-term rebuilding. This moment provides a time to reflect on the progress that has been made and the ways in which the response by state and…
Senate Bill 395: Disaster Relief Eviction Moratorium Act
Download a PDF of this Brief Allows governor to protect renters after natural disaster SB 395 Summary: Gives the governor power to put a temporary eviction moratorium in place though Executive Order during a declared state of emergency, and to use available state and federal funds to provide rental assistance. Evictions compound the harm caused…
North Carolina’s CDBG-DR action and what you can do
North Carolina has published their CDBG-DR Action Plan and is accepting public comments from now until March 20, 2025. Learn about the role of CDBG-DR in disaster recovery and the State’s Action Plan from the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the NC Budget & Tax Center. You should be able to leave here with…