The North Carolina chapter of a national "Fix the Debt" coalition was launched in Raleigh. The new group wants immediate action in Congress to avoid the "fiscal cliff" approaching ... Keep Reading
Growth & Development
Mediation Talks Fail Between Hostess Brands and Union, Over 600 in North Carolina Pay the Price
Hostess Brands employs over 600 people in North Carolina including over 270 at its Merita Bakery in Rocky Mount. That city has the highest unemployment rate among cities in North ... Keep Reading
“Education Governor” Gets a C Grade
Governor Beverly Perdue received an average grade in the newest Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors from the Cato Institute. In addition to an overall grade, the ... Keep Reading
Reality Check
If you go check out Forbes' List of the Best Places for Business and Careers, what you will find will largely be a slideshow of silver skyscrapers. Four of these top twenty-five ... Keep Reading
One More Vote to Stop Involuntary Annexations – Again
The General Assembly is one vote away from repealing involuntary annexations in nine areas of the state. Lawmakers thought they had put a stop to involuntary annexations last ... Keep Reading
Tax Burden Keeps North Carolina Down in National Economic Outlook Ranking
North Carolina is ranked 23rd overall among the states in the new Economic Outlook Ranking from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). That's only a slight improvement ... Keep Reading
Legislation Being Drafted to get Shale Gas Drilling on Track in North Carolina
Now that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) says shale drilling or "fracking" could be done safely in North Carolina lawmakers are going ahead with ... Keep Reading
Property Owners Intervene in Annexation Lawsuit
Property owners now have a voice against a lawsuit filed by cities to repeal a new annexation law. Click on the report below: ... Keep Reading
Preliminary Hearing on Multi-City Annexation Lawsuit Canceled
A preliminary hearing was scheduled December 15 in a Wake County courtroom over the lawsuit filed by several cities seeking to repeal a new law that could lead to several proposed ... Keep Reading
State Sales Tax Revenue Increases After Penny Tax Hike Expires
The General Assembly's Fiscal Analyst says state revenue from the sales tax and personal income tax increased in September over the same time last year despite double digit ... Keep Reading
