Broken PromisesWhen Golden LEAF was created, then-Governor Mike Easley (D) declared that the foundation will be “one that operates outside the grasp of political pressure.” ... Keep Reading
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Emergency Doctors Held to Reasonable Standard under Medical Malpractice Bill
Nationally, more than 30 states have a limit or cap on damages in medical liability cases, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Senate Bill 33, Medical ... Keep Reading
SB-8: An Overview of Charter School Legislation
Facts to Consider: 20,000 – Number of students on charter school waiting lists in North Carolina. 100 – Maximum number of charter schools North Carolina can establish under ... Keep Reading
Smart Start Overhead Takes From Kids
This story is part of an ongoing series evaluating Smart Start and related early childcare programs in an attempt to improve their efficiency and priorities. Related articles and ... Keep Reading
House Bill 188 Introduces Much Needed Spending Reform
A constitutional amendment to restrain spending would smooth out state spending over business cycles, and help avoid painful, unpredictable budget crises. Leading up to the ... Keep Reading
Smart Start Presentation
Download a copy of the presentation from Andrew Henson given to the NC legislature. ... Keep Reading
Flexibility Will Go a Long Way in Resolving School Budget Crisis
I will not sacrifice our children’s future. I will not eliminate teachers whose job it is to build that future and the future of our state. Governor Beverly Perdue, State of the ... Keep Reading
Finding Savings in Obscure Places of the Education Budget
Minimizing the recession’s impact on the classroom is one goal members on both sides of the aisle share. A thorough review of current education spending is one way to accomplish ... Keep Reading
Perdue’s Budget Breaks Tax Promise, Nearly Doubles State Spending From 15 Years Ago
Gov. Perdue released her budget proposal earlier this week. Because of the daunting $2.4 billion deficit, Perdue’s recommendations were highly anticipated. Following is an overview ... Keep Reading
CCSA Continues to Dodge the Facts
This article is a response to CCSA’s rebuttal of an expose of mismanagement of a Smart Start childcare program. The original expose can be found here. CCSA’s response can be found ... Keep Reading
