North Carolina families are anticipating the impact of the harmful Republican federal megabill passed in July that will raise everyday costs and slash support for health care and food assistance — all to hand more tax breaks to the ultrawealthy. Instead of stepping up with a clear plan to protect North Carolina families from these…| NC Budget & Tax Center
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Note: Updated on July 2, 2025 to show estimates based on the federal budget bill (HR 1) passed by the US Senate on July 1, 2025. The bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025 with no changes, and so these estimates also apply to the final bill. Congress is rushing to pass a…| NC Budget & Tax Center
Congress is proposing a massive expansion of so-called work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid benefits through their federal budget bill. These changes are designed to remove millions of people from critical programs in order to pay for tax cuts for millionaires and corporations. The proposals create arbitrary requirements and burdensome paperwork that are costly for…| NC Budget & Tax Center