Economy
New Virginia Casino Leads to Mixed Feelings for North Carolina’s Leaders
Greater Carolina released a study suggesting that Virginia casinos could gain up to $259 million annually from North Carolina residents.
May 22, 2023
Economy
Economy
NC Democrats Introduce Bill Providing Paid Family and Medical Leave, $15 Minimum Wage, Child Tax Credits, and More
House Bill 569, also known as the “Working Families Act,” would address topics such as paid family and medical leave, affordable housing, affordable child care, child tax credits and the minimum wage.
April 11, 2023
Economy
NC Democrats, Advocates Push Back Against Republicans’ Attempts to Accelerate Elimination of Corporate Income Tax
At 2.5%, North Carolina already has the lowest corporate income tax rate of the 44 states that have such a tax, according to the Tax Foundation.
April 4, 2023
Economy
Gov. Cooper Calls for Increase in NC’s Unemployment Benefits and Investments in Job Training
The increase would be the first in more than a decade, and the governor’s proposal added a $91 million change in how the state’s unemployment system is financed that’s meant to boost job training programs.
March 31, 2023
Economy
Gov. Cooper Expands State Job Opportunities, Ends Degree Requirement For State Job Applicants
More North Carolinians will have access to job opportunities after Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order for state job openings to no longer require higher education degrees.
March 29, 2023
Economy
Preventing the Death of the Next Lanceford Ross Williams
On March 1, Lanceford Ross Williams was shot and killed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Greensboro. Those who knew him personally remember his big smile and larger-than-life personality that lit up the streets of downtown Greensboro.
March 21, 2023
Economy
US Senate Democrats Pass Major Health, Climate, Tax Bill
Democrats in the Senate are celebrating this important victory for their constituents. However, once again North Carolina Sens. Richard Burr and Thom Tillis failed to show up for North Carolinians and voted against the bill.
August 16, 2022
Economy
NC Attracts More Businesses, Creating New Jobs
A modular and manufactured home builder, as well as a fresh foods manufacturer, are the two most recent companies to choose North Carolina for expansion.
June 10, 2022
Economy
NC Senate Democrats Propose $200 Gas Tax Rebate for Drivers
According to the proposal, funds to pay for the rebate would come from a $1.3 billion transfer from the state’s anticipated over-collection of $4 billion.
June 10, 2022
Economy
Rep. Alma Adams Questions Treasury Sec. Yellen Over Wall Street’s Takeover of NC Rental Homes
Source: Charlotte Observer While questioning U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently, Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC 12) highlighted her concerns regarding corporations that are buying up
May 27, 2022