During the long legislative session of 2009 that was defined by increased spending, in¬creased taxes, and a statewide smoking ban, the General Assembly managed to make several ... Keep Reading
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Report Card on County Government Growth
From 2000 to 2009, 72 of North Carolina’s 100 county governments grew their workforce at a faster pace than their respective private sector employment. Furthermore, 59 ... Keep Reading
How Much Does North Carolina Spend to Produce one High School Diploma?
How Much Does North Carolina Spend to Produce one High School Diploma? K-12 public education remains one of the most talked about policy issues in North Carolina. Public interest ... Keep Reading
2010 Legislative Session Summary
What They Did The 2010 North Carolina Legislative Session has come to an abrupt close, leaving behind a mixed bag of new laws and a slew of serious problems that have yet to be ... Keep Reading
State plan for tax breaks betrays N C consumers
This article first appeared in the Durham Herald Sun. With a stroke of her pen last week, Gov. Perdue advanced the power held by the political class over the average North ... Keep Reading
State Budget Increases Spending, Adds Nearly 900 Government Workers While Private Sector Continues to Struggle
The 2010 Budget Introduction General Government Public Education UNC System Community Colleges Justice and Public Safety Health and Human Services Transportation ... Keep Reading
N.C. House’s 2010-11 Budget Relies on Federal Funds Not Yet Approved, Adds Nearly 900 State Workers
The 2010 House Budget Introduction General Government Public Education UNC System Community Colleges Justice and Public Safety Health and Human ... Keep Reading
SB 704: A Trojan Horse for Charter Schools
SB 704, approved by the House on May 21, asks the General Assembly to convert as many as 135 low-performing schools to charter schools - as long as the charter schools are ... Keep Reading
Is Golden LEAF Necessary?
Executive Summary Why does Golden LEAF exist? This question is not poised in a legal context. Rather it is meant to discern whether the organization offers any unique benefits to ... Keep Reading
Drowning in Debt: NC’s True Debt Burden
State and local governments across North Carolina have accumulated nearly $85 billion in debt and unfunded liabilities. That's equivalent to more than $9,200 for every man, woman, ... Keep Reading
