RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 30 -- The North Carolina Justice Center issued the following commentary: * * * Rushed N.C. Senate Budget Leaves Behind Working Families and Marginalized Communities By Adam Svolto, Director of Policy & Engagement On the heels of the House budget proposal, the Senate released its budget adjustments for fiscal year 2024-25 late last week. As with the House, the Senate's version moved quickly and without adequate time for review and vetting; the measure was introdu  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 30 -- The North Carolina Justice Center issued the following news release: The North Carolina Justice Center opposes House Bill 1074, an unnecessary and anti-immigrant tactic that will further marginalize North Carolina's immigrant communities. The legislature passed a constitutional measure that will appear on the ballot this fall. The proposal will change language in the state constitution to assert that only U.S. citizens can vote. Such a measure is wholly unn  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 26 -- The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Foundation issued the following news release: The NCRLA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA), proudly announces the recipients of its 2024-2025 scholarships. Thirteen students across North Carolina have been selected for their dedication to pursuing post-secondary studies in culinary arts, restaurant management, or related fields. These scholarshi  more