House Bill 120 is slated for the Senate floor today, and its approval would be based on false promises. HB 120 (Short Title: Public Municipal Campaigns) would grant city councils ... Keep Reading
SB 575: One Bad Apple Spoils the Whole Bunch
Looks like another multi-billion dollar corporation has succeeded in bilking millions more of our tax dollars, courtesy of the North Carolina General Assembly. Senate Bill 575 ... Keep Reading
HB 1278: “We’re With the Government and We’re Here to Help”
The current recession has hit North Carolina especially hard. Statewide unemployment is 10.8 percent, fifth highest in the nation. The dramatic downturn has significantly reduced ... Keep Reading
New Revenue Projections: Budget Outlook Continues to Worsen
The release of updated revenue estimates provided by the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division brought more bad news to state budget makers: projected revenue estimates ... Keep Reading
Providing More Affordable Communication Options
Bill: HB 1180 Short Title: Consumer Choice and Investment Act of 2009 Date: May 5, 2009 House Bill 1180 Would Lower Phone Bills, Help Families Make Ends ... Keep Reading
Senate Tax Plan To Raise Taxes $1.7 Billion While Offering Numerous Changes
The Senate Finance Committee’s tax “reform” plan would result in a substantial tax increase on North Carolinians. By the committee’s own estimates, state ... Keep Reading
Bill Targets Cost of Health Insurance
This article originally appeared in the Durham Herald Sun on Apr 19, 2009 Are you interested in saving up to 60 percent on your health insurance? No, this is not a solicitation. ... Keep Reading
Talk of the State: Brian Balfour on the Senate’s Budget
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Senate Budget Plan Roundup
North Carolina’s Senate Budget Proposal for fiscal year 2009-10 uses optimistic revenue estimates, federal stimulus dollars and unspecified “tax adjustments” to ... Keep Reading
Talk of the State: Brian Balfour on Bailouts and State Budget
Brian Balfour discusses how federal "bailout" money will affect North Carolina's budget. ... Keep Reading
