NC: Budget Policy & Priorities
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Rural North Carolina town gets pathway to homeownership
Residents in a rural North Carolina town grappling with economic challenges are getting a pathway to homeownership. In Enfield, the average annual …
Report reveals inequities in NC school voucher system
School vouchers in North Carolina were intended to expand educational options for low-income families. However, the report "NC School Vouchers: Using …
USDA rule could level playing field for livestock producers
Backers of a new federal rule said it will increase fairness for livestock and poultry producers, in North Carolina and across the country. The U.S…
'Farm and Faith' partnerships combat food injustices, racial land loss in NC
The Rural Advancement Foundation International is taking action against food injustices impacting farmers of color and rural communities through its F…
North Carolina's public schools earn failing grades in national report
North Carolina's public school system is facing a crisis, according to the recently released "Public Schooling in America 2024" report. It ranks the …
NC nonprofit helps families in need save on energy bills
By Elizabeth Ouzts for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for North Carolina News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism…
Farm Bill could help food banks across North Carolina
In a state where nearly 11% of households face food insecurity, North Carolina's food banks are grappling with an urgent problem. The nonprofit …
Officials urge NC residents to enroll during Medicaid expansion
North Carolina is pushing to expand health care to those who need it most and officials from UnitedHealthcare are urging residents to take advantage o…
Report: Increasing accountability, sustainability in Farm Credit System
A new report is calling for greater accountability in the system providing funding to farmers in underserved communities. The research takes a dive …
North Carolinians gain greater access to health care with Medicaid expansion
Starting Friday, North Carolinians will have greater access to health care as the long-awaited Medicaid expansion is launched. Medicaid will …
Smaller Companies Struggle to Access Funding from Federal Economic Bills
In the quest for economic growth, some small businesses in North Carolina are facing challenges in accessing funding from federal economic stimuli…
Report Highlights NC Needs for More & Better Child Care
Families in North Carolina are in critical need of more and better child care options, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book, released today …