Who pays the bills?
Just a handful of counties pay for almost everything the state government of North Carolina does.
Read the piece →A North Carolina that works for everyone who calls it home.
Abundant, affordable housing
Build more homes to make strong communities and broaden opportunity for everyone
The best public schools in the nation
High standards, professional respect, and community investment in our next generation
Dignity and security for every person
Respect for personal freedoms and every person's right to pursue their own dreams
Fair maps and competitive elections
End partisan gerrymandering and defend voter access to ensure every North Carolinian has a voice
An economy that rewards work
Raise the floor for working people with higher wages, stronger protections, and economic opportunity for everyone
Clean and transparent government
Fight political corruption, secrecy and insider dealing - no matter the party label
Civic Tools
Tools to help North Carolinians learn and understand how state government works — from campaign finance data to polling insights to legislative tracking.
NC Campaign Finance Tracker
Follow the money in NC politics. Finance data for every state legislative, executive, and judicial officeholder — all in one place.
What North Carolinians think
Statewide polls on the issues that matter, with full crosstabs and methodology.
Tracking the General Assembly
Bill explainers, vote records, and analysis of what's moving in Raleigh.
Recent research
All research →Rebuilding the Housing Ladder in NC
The housing market is like a ladder. To bring the cost of housing down for everyone, the market needs to address a range of different needs - and that takes smart, targeted reforms from policymakers.
North Carolina's Next Chapter
North Carolina's rapid growth is a sign of strength — but only if state leaders make the strategic investments needed to extend opportunity to every region and every resident, not just those already positioned to benefit.