North Carolina's unemployment rate increases in August for the first time since Covid-19
After months of recovery, the state's labor force seems to be running out of steam. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Paige Terryberry
Rising credit card debt: another byproduct of Washington-fueled inflation
It's only a mater of time before credit card balances surpass the 2019 record. Read More
Last fiscal year produces major surplus
The state expected to collect $24.8 billion in revenues, but actually brought in $33.2 billion, leaving a $4.8 billion surplus available for the current year. Read More
Worker shortage continues: Low wage sectors hardest hit
The U.S. population that is either working or actively looking for work has indeed shrunk: labor force participation is now 62.2%, down from 63.4% in January 2020. Read More
Most corporate welfare in NC goes to the wealthiest counties
Diverting limited taxpayer resources to “create jobs” in North Carolina’s wealthiest and least-need counties is certainly reckless. Read More
North Carolina unemployment rates up in all fifteen metropolitan areas
Unemployment may be just one barometer of state economic health, but it is perhaps the most important. Read More
Six Items to Consider in North Carolina’s Latest Budget Proposal
Circumventing the traditional budget process, Republican legislative leaders released their conference budget adjustments. Read More
The state budget should reject fleeting political currents
Legislators are negotiating the second year of the state budget. What should it include? Read More
Three reasons to remove the privilege tax
The privilege tax is on a random patchwork of occupations and persons that affects them disproportionately. Read More
Worker Shortage: More Than Two Job Openings Per Job Seeker
Overall the economy is clearly on the mend, but this recovery may be short-lived and workers may not continue to be in high demand for long. Read More
