Public Policy Articles & Analysis

On May 21, 2019, the Center submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on its proposed rules that would increase the salary threshold for exemption for overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act from $23,660 per year to more than $35,000 per year. The Center's comment recommended that DOL:

Seven bills filed in the NC General Assembly this year would establish a nonpartisan process for drawing North Carolina's congressional and state legislative districts every 10 years. The North Carolina Center for Nonprofits strongly supports shifting to a nonpartisan, independent redistricting process, since ending gerrymandering would strengthen nonprofits' voices on public policy issues.

On February 21, 2019, the Center submitted comments to the IRS in response to the preliminary guidance issues on the applicability of unrelated business income tax (UBIT) to nonprofit parking and transportation expenses under Section 512(a)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Another Federal Government Shutdown Is Looming

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The 35-day partial shutdown of the federal government caused widespread disruptions in the lives of millions of people. Fortunately, our nonprofits were there to address problems, maintain well-being, and help communities. However, we also understand that the effects of the shutdown will be with us for some time, and many people and organizations will not recover soon.

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