The New Year will bring little certainty to everyday North Carolinians. State legislators have failed to use the policy tools available to them to address rising costs for the basics, from food to child-care to housing.
January 5, 2026
NC Budget & Tax Center: Jan. 1: Tax cuts for the rich in NC — still no state budget
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