Raleigh, N.C. – Nearly half of North Carolina voters think the state should stop collecting membership dues via payroll deductions dues according to a new poll released today by ... Keep Reading
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Budget Passes House; Awaits Perdue’s Signature or Veto
As most of you know by now, the N.C. House approved the state budget, sending it to Gov. Perdue's desk. To see how your representative voted, click here. Perdue now has 10 days ... Keep Reading
New Compromise Senate Budget Retains Teach Assistant Jobs
The state Senate originally cut most of the money that paid for teacher assistants in public schools. Governor Beverly Perdue said that budget drastically cut education funds and ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Voters Unhappy with School Spending Outcomes
Raleigh, N.C. – A new poll released today by the Civitas Institute shows North Carolina voters are dissatisfied with spending on public schools. When told North Carolina spends ... Keep Reading
NCAE’s Averted Gaze
Let’s not be diverted from the important issues at hand. That’s the surprising response of officials at the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) to a report released ... Keep Reading
Senate Democratic Leader Says Republicans Are Just Opposed to Public Education
Senate Democratic leader Martin Nesbitt says the $800 million dollars Senate Republicans propose cutting in public education is too deep and unnecessary. At a press availability he ... Keep Reading
NCAE Union Thug Restricts Teachers’ Access to Information
Yesterday the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) held their One Voice rally in downtown Raleigh. Civitas Institute staff was also present distributing a recent analysis ... Keep Reading
New Civitas Analysis Highlights Growth in NCAE Executive Compensation
Raleigh, N.C. – While teachers and many citizens have had to cut back in a struggling economy, a new Civitas Institute analysis reveals overall salary and compensation for top ... Keep Reading
Fee Increases Complete Initial Work on House Budget
The House Finance Committee approved a package of almost $100 million in new or higher fees. That's the last bit of business on the House budget as the package heads back to the ... Keep Reading
Governor Perdue Using More Red Ink on GOP Bills
Governor Beverly Perdue vetoed two Republican bills Wednesday evening. One was HB7 allowing Community Colleges to opt out of federal loan progam. Here's a link to her statement ... Keep Reading
