Events

NC Justice Center 2008 Legislative Briefing

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

By Chris Fitzsimon

Raleigh — United Way of North Carolina, along with the NC Justice Center and the NC Budget & Tax Center, is hosting a discussion series covering the following state and local issues:

-What is happening in the state and local economy?

-How will the recently adopted two-year budget impact important state and local services?

-How will this years tax policy changes affect revenue in the long run?

-What is the revenue forecast for 2008 and will there be any money for programs?

-Updates on key policies that support low-income workers and their families such as the EITC, child care subsidies, children’s health insurance, and the move to make paid sick leave available to all NC workers.

Featured Speakers:

Elaine Mejia - Director, NC Budget & Tax Center
Louisa Warren - Senior Policy Advocate, NC Justice Center
Jill Cox - Government Relations Director, United Way of NC
Meg Gray - Public Policy Analyst, NC Budget & Tax Center

Contact:  Alyssa Brandt
Phone: (919) 856-3190
Email: alyssa@ncjustice.org

Location:
NCAE
700 South Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC

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