Tax Day is a reminder that public dollars should invest in schools, housing and families, as ARPA showed across North Carolina communities.
It’s Tax Day: The most wonderful time of the year, right?
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Economy Blog
North Carolina still lacks a budget as tax cuts move forward
North Carolina faces a projected budget gap as tax cuts continue, raising concerns about funding for schools, health care and essential services.
Economic opportunity for all requires access: Why credit caps threatens progress
Proposed credit caps could limit access for Black families and small businesses, threatening economic progress and financial inclusion in North Carolina.
The Black Dollar-National Black Business Month
August is National Black Business Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role that Black-owned businesses play in the U.S. economy.
Know-and-go call to action urged during national NAACP convention
North Carolina Black Alliance was on the ground at the NAACP National Convention, connecting with organizers and national leaders on the frontlines of democracy.
Big “Beautiful” Bill means real harm for impacted communities
The newly passed federal tax and spending bill, misleadingly branded Big “Beautiful” Bill, threatens to deepen racial and economic inequality in North Carolina.
Rural residents waiting on legislators to resuscitate Martin General Hospital
Martin County commissioners are considering a pitch from ECU Health to reopen Martin General Hospital as North Carolina’s first rural emergency hospital.
Smaller budgets, bigger problems
North Carolina House and Senate lawmakers have failed to pass a full budget before the new fiscal year starts on July 1.
NCBA Celebrates Pi Day with NC Budget and Tax Center
North Carolina Black Alliance and NC Budget and Tax Center celebrated everyone’s favorite mathematical constant, Pi Day along with our new 10 BetterNC Fellows.
Better NC Fellowship 2024 Empowering Communities
NC Black Alliance and the NC Budget & Tax Center launch Better NC Fellowship. Program empowers 10 leaders to create a more just and equitable North Carolina.