Without changes to current NC law, automatic tax cuts next year will enrich the wealthy few while undermining affordability investments

Income tax cuts are helping corporations and the richest in NC pocket thousands of dollars, while the rest of us are struggling to afford the basics.

Is the #NCGA more focused on handing out tax breaks to the wealthy or addressing the affordability crisis in NC? #LoveNCFundNC

Imagine paying your fair share every year while knowing big corporations will pay ZERO dollars in state income tax by 2030.

That’s not a bug; that’s a choice we have the power to change. #TaxDay #lovencfundnc

High insurance rates, deductibles keep North Carolinians from mental health care Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order this year aimed at improving behavioral health care and public safety in the state.

If North Carolinians aren’t able to afford mental health care, what does that mean for the overall well-being and future of our state?

We need our #NCGA lawmakers to center our health by passing a state budget that fully funds Medicaid. #LoveNCFundNC

Wake schools superintendent presents $5.2M in budget cuts, says more are coming The school board voted to ask county commissioners to approve putting a $680 million facilities bond referendum before voters in November.

Don’t forget who’s responsible for the public #education crisis in NC.

#NCGA has failed NC students and families by refusing to fund the Leandro plan, funneling tax dollars toward private school vouchers, and not passing a state budget. #LoveNCFundNC

A Tale of Unmet Needs and Broken Systems: Helene Recovery After 18 Months - NC Budget & Tax Center A year and a half ago, Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, marking the costliest storm that has ever hit NC and the deadliest storm in the contiguous U.S. since Hurricane Katrina. Although the region has now transitioned to the long-term recovery phase, many of the same human needs that went neglected in the early months following Helene remain unmet as a result of bad policy choices and broken disaster recovery…

We haven’t forgotten about the devastation that hit Western NC a year and a half ago. But it seems that #NCGA leaders have.

With no new #Helene recovery funding from the state since June, it is time for #NCGA to step up and make the investments that WNC needs. #LoveNCFundNC

NC lawmakers prepare to return to Raleigh to continue state budget talks Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say a budget vote is still unlikely.

Enough is enough! Our state lawmakers must listen to our demands and pass a state budget that centers our communities, not the wealthy and big corporations. #LoveNCFundNC

North Carolina General Assembly building

Teachers are leaving NC due to rising costs, low wages, and extra school responsibilities that make their job unsustainable. #NCGA must prioritize our teachers by passing a state budget that raises pay and funds our public schools! #LoveNCFundNC #NCEd www.dailytarheel.com...

North Carolina still doesn’t have a budget. Here’s how that affects everyday life. North Carolina is more than eight months into the current fiscal year without an enacted state budget, the only state in the country in that position. Republicans in the legislature

You wouldn’t live on a paycheck from two years ago while rent, food, and bills have gone up. So why is #NCGA sticking to an old budget that doesn’t meet today’s reality? Our lawmakers need to pass a new state budget that addresses the affordability crisis in NC! #LoveNCFundNC

#WakeCounty school leaders are being forced to cut out programs like special edu services and raise school lunch costs. Why are NC teachers and students suffering from inadequate state funding while #NCGA gives corporations and the wealthiest major tax cuts? #LoveNCFundNC www.newsobserver.com...

Stein urges NC lawmakers to pass $1.4 billion mini-budget to support state’s ‘critical needs’ Gov. Josh Stein asked the North Carolina General Assembly to pass a $1.4 billion spending measure to address the state’s most urgent issues, making the case that last week’s election results show Nort...

Another week, another missed opportunity for the #NCGA to meet the need for a state budget focused on people's well-being. What could be more important than passing a state budget that would make life more affordable for North Carolinians? #LoveNCFundNC

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Brackets are fun and games — but NC’s budget choices aren’t.

When lawmakers choose tax cuts for the wealthy over strong public schools, or corporate giveaways over affordable health care, families across our state feel the consequences.

#LoveNCFundNC #NCBudget #MarchMadness #NCGA #NCED

Gov. Stein proposes $1.4B 'critical needs' budget for North Carolina With North Carolina still without a new state budget, Gov. Josh Stein is urging state lawmakers to approve a $1.4 billion "Critical Needs Budget."

North Carolina has gone nearly 2.5 years without a new state budget. Our communities deserve better than having our well-being put on hold by lawmakers.

#NCGA, show you care by passing a budget that centers people, not profits. #LoveNCFundNC

Vance tries to push back against economic reality in NC visit • NC Newsline Vice President JD Vance was in North Carolina last week, doing his best to put a happy face on the economic situation in our state. It was and is not an easy sell.

Questionable state and federal policies are weakening NC’s labor market, leaving more NCians struggling to find work and make ends meet.

We need leaders who will pass a budget that centers our needs and end tax cuts that favor corporations & the wealthiest. #LoveNCFundNC ncnewsline.com/2026/...
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Chapel Hill, Carrboro schools under consideration for closure as district navigates budget shortfall The district is reviewing five schools as it navigates a budget shortfall driven by declining enrollment and increasing operating costs.

Across NC, communities are struggling to keep schools open — while #NCGA continue prioritizing tax cuts for corporations like Duke Energy that drain state resources.

We deserve a budget that invests in strong public K-12 schools and thriving communities. #LoveNCFundNC

Art Pope, a board member of UNC Board of Governors, talking with another person at meeting in Raleigh, N.C.,

For the first time in ~10 years, public university tuition is going up.

Families shouldn’t have to choose between making ends meet and earning a degree. We need solutions that prioritize affordability, access, & success for all NC students. #LoveNCFundNC www.newsobserver.com...

Peter Hans, president of the University of North Carolina system, speaks during a meeting of UNC Board of Governors in Raleigh, N.C.

With tuition rising for in-state students across the UNC System, including at flagship campuses, too many students and families are feeling the squeeze.

Affordability shouldn't be a luxury. Let’s keep college within reach for all of NC. #LoveNCFundNC www.newsobserver.com...

The failure of NC lawmakers to pass a state budget that centers our well-being is harming communities across our state — including the health of mothers and babies in our state.

We need funding for essential public services now, #NCGA. #LoveNCFundNC

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It's time to make corporations and the wealthy few pay what they owe in North Carolina! #LoveNCFundNC

Greensboro Responds to Potential ICE Detention Plans Recently released documents include a proposal to use the site of the former American Hebrew Academy to detain immigrants.

Federal dollars should be invested in programs that provide real safety to our communities-access to affordable healthcare and housing, and food assistance.

Not opening even more ICE detention centers that cause harm and pain for immigrant families. #LoveNCFundNC

Rep. Butler, NC Progressive House Caucus call for amendment requiring timely state budget - WWAYTV3 Rep. Deb Butler and the North Carolina Progressive House Caucus are calling for a constitutional amendment that would require the state to pass a budget on time in future legislative sessions.

This is a step forward in ensuring a fair, transparent budget process that holds #NCGA lawmakers accountable to North Carolinians. It’s shameful that we’ve gone more than 200 days without a state budget, which has made life more difficult for our communities. #LoveNCFundNC

#Childcare is essential for working NC families. Without adequate funding to pay workers and make child care more affordable, our communities will suffer. #NCGA must fund child care now! #LoveNCFundNC www.dailytarheel.com...

#NCGA lawmakers should listen to our #education leaders’ demands and fund the future of NC students. Instead, they continue to cater to corporations and the wealthy few with more tax cuts. #LoveNCFundNC www.newsobserver.com...

NC’s population is growing, and so is the demand for public services.

We need a state budget that adequately funds the resources our state needs to thrive. That starts with ensuring corporations and the wealthy few pay what they owe in taxes. #LoveNCFundNC www.dailytarheel.com...

NC Board of Education pushes for higher teacher pay, moratorium on Opportunity Scholarships The North Carolina State Board of Education has approved its annual list of funding request priorities ahead of the General Assembly’s short session in April.

NC public schools are falling behind, and our education leaders are demanding more funding to improve the well-being of our students and teachers. #NCGA should listen and invest in quality education for everyone in NC. #LoveNCFundNC

What’s one way our tax dollars can improve life in NC? By funding more supplies that keep us safe & warm during the next winter storm.

Our taxes can do good in NC. We just need to ensure our state budget invests in what matters most to us. #LoveNCFundNC www.newsobserver.com...

Poll shows most North Carolinians concerned about rising prices, everyday expenses • NC Newsline North Carolinians of all political stripes say they're having difficulty affording regular monthly expenses, according to a new survey by Catawba College and YouGov.

From housing to health care, North Carolinians are seeing basic necessities become increasingly unaffordable. #NCGA lawmakers can do something about this — starting by passing a state budget that centers our well-being and priorities. #LoveNCFundNC

😠 North Carolina deserves better than this.

We should have a state budget that serves our communities by funding the things we need to live to our full potential, not one that continues to cater to the rich and corporations. #LoveNCFundNC

Healthcare costs increase as budget impasse continues North Carolina remains the only state in the country without a comprehensive budget for the 2025-2027 biennium. Without a fully updated budget, public programs, such as Medicaid, lack the necessary funding to succeed, and residents are bearing the brunt of the state legislature’s impasse with increasing healthcare costs. “North Carolinians who rely on Medicaid are...

Consequences of a delayed state budget?
💰Insufficient funds for public health care programs
⚕️Lower access to health care due to staffing
🧑‍⚕️Burnout among health care staff

We need a budget that centers well-being, not profits #LoveNCFundNC

NC Republicans’ Tax Policy Has Been Tried Before - Carolina Forward Summary:

Tax cuts in NC primarily benefit profitable corporations and the wealthy few while draining revenue from public services like schools and hospitals and contributing to our high poverty rate. Tax cuts are starving NC, not helping us. #LoveNCFundNC

What NC needs is action, not just hope for change. Lawmakers must come back as soon as possible to pass a comprehensive state budget that stops automatic tax cuts and invests in the public programs that improve the well-being of all NCians. #LoveNCFundNC

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