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NC passes a grim anniversary for the state’s workers

By Alexandra Sirota
February 20, 2021
In Commentary, NC Budget and Tax Center

Two simple fixes that would dramatically improve North Carolina’s unemployment insurance system

By Alexandra Sirota
February 9, 2021
In Commentary, NC Budget and Tax Center

Latest labor market data highlight NC’s economic struggles, need for more federal assistance

By Patrick McHugh
January 5, 2021
In Commentary, NC Budget and Tax Center

NC needs to adopt this job preservation tool that’s available in 27 states

By Bill Rowe
December 16, 2020
In Commentary

Employment for high earners in NC has recovered, but hasn’t for everyone else

By Lynn Bonner
December 8, 2020
In COVID-19, News
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