Sally Hodges-Copple

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Public Policy Analyst (She/her/hers) Sally@ncbudget.org

Sally produces research and analysis to deepen understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and systemic racism in North Carolina, and builds the will to act on policy solutions that advance the well-being of all people and communities. Before joining the NC Budget & Tax Center in 2023, Sally was the Data, Evaluation, and Impact Specialist at the Emily Krzyzewski Center, where she worked to support continuous improvement in programs that help Durham youth access and complete higher education. Born and raised in Durham, Sally received a Master of Public Policy degree from Duke University and a B.A. in Economics and Policy Studies from Rice University in Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, volunteering in the community, and spending quality time with family and friends. Contact me about: 

  • State budget and tax policy
  • Tax credits for low and moderate incomes
  • Cash policy and income supports

Posts by Sally Hodges-Copple

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Report
October 26, 2023

North Carolina’s poverty rate is a policy choice

The latest poverty data from the U.S. Census Bureau released last month shows that more than 1.3 million North Carolinians — including more than 380,000 NC children — were living below the federal poverty line in 2022. For a family of four, this is the equivalent of $27,750 in household income in a year — resources so low that families are forced to make impossible choices among buying groceries, paying rent, and meeting basic health care needs.

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