Category: Facts that Matter

Law enforcement in North Carolina faces rising challenges, from mental health response to opioid deaths, but agencies are innovating with alternative responder programs and data-driven solutions to build safer, more … Read more

Disaster recovery extends far beyond rebuilding physical structures. It’s a complex process that prioritizes people, strengthens community bonds, and addresses the intricacies of rebuilding lives.

What can decision-makers in the state do to better prepare their communities to manage forces of disruption in a way that mitigates negative impacts and maximizes opportunities? To help communities … Read more

I started my position as Lead Data and Policy Analyst on July 1, 2024. Since then, every day I have learned something new about my home state of North Carolina … Read more

Our relationship with water varies with our circumstances. Communities often want more clean drinking water to catalyze economic development and serve new residents and businesses. At the same time, they … Read more