The House Select Committee on Early Childhood Education Improvement took up a draft report on changing the definition of "at risk" children and eligibility for pre-K programs. One ... Keep Reading
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Radical Left Group Calls for More State Taxes
The far-left N.C. Budget & Tax Center pens this op-ed in today's News & Observer. Reportedly written with a straight face, the author declares that the cure for what ails ... Keep Reading
Public Finance Matching Funds Cut
The State Board of Elections is going ask the General Assembly to drop an integral part of public financing. See the report below… ... Keep Reading
Public Teachers Now Covered with Statewide Liability Insurance
Many public school employees joined such organizations as the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) mainly for the classroom liability insurance. They had dues ... Keep Reading
Gov. Perdue Promises to Raise Taxes in Next Budget
Governor Bev Perdue put out a press release announcing she would raise the sales tax in the budget she will present to the General Assembly for the Spring short session. She said ... Keep Reading
Legislative Committee to Subpoena Director of Employment Security Division
Frustrated members of the Joint Revenue Laws Study Committee unanimously voted to issue a subpoena to force the new head of the Division of Employment Security, Lynn Holmes, to ... Keep Reading
Time to Jump off the “Spend and Tax” Roller Coaster
This new Civitas article discusses more reasons why North Carolina needs a Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR). In short, long-term state budget trends look like a roller coaster: ... Keep Reading
Organizers of OccupyRaleigh Appear with Rep. Bill Faison at his Event
Representative Bill Faison (D-durham) was once again making what appeared to be almost a campaign pitch at an event he organized as the General Assembly began a one-day special ... Keep Reading
Revenue Is Up for the State Budget but the Picture Is Far from Rosy
State lawmakers are keeping a close eye as tax collections roll in. They are hoping that will help with shortfalls in Medicaid and relief for Hurricane Irene. The economic analyst ... 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