Tag: tax

The truth about sequestration

March 1, 2013 at 2:09 pmCategory:Uncategorized

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Two excellent (and brief!) new documents from the wonks at the NC Budget and Tax Center detail the specific impacts of the sequestration cuts that are hitting today and a responsible path out of the mess:

Click here to read “Just the facts: Fixing sequestration requires balance approach, new revenues.”

Click here to read “Taking a balanced approach: Four revenue options for fixing sequestration.”

Of course, both documents presuppose that lawmakers would want to use logic in solving the problem – something that seems increasingly unlikely given the central role of people like this in deciding what happens.

Highlights and Lowlights of April 2012

May 1, 2012 at 11:25 amCategory:Uncategorized

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With May settling in, we take a look back at a few moments in the past month of politics and policy issues that really affected North Carolinians: From budget cuts that leave schools with fewer resources to President Obama visiting UNC, to the distracting “culture war” that the General Assembly has thrown at North Carolinians. We’ve compiled these and other moments in the brief video below:

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What are some progressive policy issues you can think of from the past month relating to the state of things in North Carolina? Share with us in the comments.
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Mejia takes to national radio to discuss budget, state government

February 10, 2009 at 9:05 amCategory:Uncategorized

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The Demos Center for the Public Sector produces a radio program, “First Tuesdays,” that interviews national experts key questions about public life. The most recent program is available online now.

During that show, BTC Director Elaine Mejia is interviewed for seven minutes or so on such questions as: “What do you wish everyday Americans knew about state government?” Mejia also talks about the Justice Center’s budget initiatives and plans for the future.

To listen: Download the MP3.