North Carolina still without a state budget as 2026 begins
As North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh in 2026, the state remains without a finalized budget, making it the last state in the nation operating without one.
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Government shutdown ends but the fight for affordable healthcare continues
After more than 40 days, the government shutdown may finally be coming to an end, but millions of Americans are still at risk of losing access to affordable healthcare.
Fighting for Black maternal health amid federal rollbacks
With potential government shutdowns threatening critical programs, the conversation around Black maternal health has never been more urgent.
Project 2025: Where are we now?
Less than a year into the new administration, roughly 50% of Project 2025 has already been implemented. The speed and scope have surprised many observers.
Tracking the vetoes: What passed, what didn’t, and what’s next
The proposed N.C. House and Senate budgets threaten to cut the HUB Office, a key driver of equity and access for small, minority-, and women-owned businesses.
Sustain the Veto: Fighting back against harmful N.C. legislation
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed these dangerous bills. But that’s not the end—we must act now to sustain those vetoes and prevent these harmful policies from becoming law.
N.C. budget watch: What’s at stake for OUR communities
The proposed N.C. House and Senate budgets threaten to cut the HUB Office, a key driver of equity and access for small, minority-, and women-owned businesses.
SB 58 and HB72 threaten democracy and voting rights in North Carolina
Policymakers in North Carolina have proposed new legislation that may significantly impact democracy, voting rights, and legal oversight in the state.
New executive orders and their impact on climate and the environment
The new administration’s executive orders carry profound climate and environmental policy implications, including the Paris Climate Agreement withdrawal and the “Unleashing American Energy” executive order.