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Blog
May 15, 2026

Bad budget deal would lock NC into continued tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, undermining affordability and well-being

In a recent joint press conference, NC House Speaker Hall and Senate President Berger announced the outline of a state budget deal that would continue state income tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy few. The proposed tax cuts and constitutional amendments included in the deal fail to address North Carolinians’ concerns with the rising…

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Economic Justice
Action
May 15, 2026

Call Lawmakers to Stop Tax Cuts Now

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Event
May 13, 2026

The People’s Hearing: Funding the Public Schools Every Child Deserves

Join us for a timely briefing from the NC Budget & Tax Center on the current tax policy threats to public K-12 funding  – including scheduled state income tax cuts and proposed property tax limits – followed by testimonies from people across the state who are living with the consequences of persistent underfunding. This People’s…

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Economic Justice
Press Release
May 12, 2026

Statement on budget deal from Alexandra Sirota, Executive Director of the NC Budget & Tax Center

North Carolinians need leaders who understand the real pressures families and communities are facing and who are willing to adapt when the facts demand it. Instead, this budget deal, hatched behind closed doors, reflects an increasingly rigid ideology and a pattern of intentional neglect — underfunding public needs, giving tax breaks to the wealthy while…

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Press Release
May 12, 2026

Statement on property tax amendment from Alexandra Sirota, Executive Director, NC Budget & Tax Center

Today, the NC General Assembly House Finance Committee voted to advance House Bill 1089, a constitutional amendment ballot measure that would limit the ability of local governments to raise property tax revenue. Across-the-board limits like this do not target relief to the people who need it most. Instead, they often provide the greatest benefit to…

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Event
May 12, 2026

Brains & Brews: Greensboro trivia night

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 7:00 PM SouthEnd Brewing, 117 B W Lewis St, Greensboro, NC 27406 Put your knowledge to the test — and raise a glass for a North Carolina where everyone can thrive. Join the NC Budget & Tax Center for Brains & Brews, a lively trivia night bringing together advocates, partners, community…

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Action
May 8, 2026

TAKE ACTION! Property tax cap puts NC communities at risk

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Tools & Resources
May 4, 2026

Paying election directors a livable wage supports our democracy

Why county election director salaries are important County election directors play a critical role in running efficient, secure elections and protecting voters. Their responsibilities include[1]: Procuring and maintaining election equipment Training, supervising, and directing the work of election staff Creating emergency plans Preparing department budgets and monitoring spending and financial records Supervising voter registration and…

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Blog
April 23, 2026

NC Governor’s budget proposal shows freezing tax rates is necessary — and insufficient to fund affordability and well-being priorities

Note: The release of the Governor’s recommended budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 follows two other budget requests released by the governor this year: A critical needs budget request for the current fiscal year, FY 2026, as well as a request for additional funding for Hurricane Helene recovery in Western NC. This analysis covers only…

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Tools & Resources
April 21, 2026

You can’t have fair elections in NC without funding them

Adequate funding is essential to running our democracy. Elections involve more than what takes place on Election Day. They require year-round administrative work to maintain election infrastructure and prepare for future elections. Election funding makes it possible to: Keep voters informed about voting laws, polling sites, and key deadlines Develop and maintain voter registration systems Prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity and election fraud threats Provide documents, information, and training needed for candidates to file and run…

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