The magic budget bus rolls on
House budget writers were revealed to be magicians Thursday, as several of the House budget subcommittees met to release their spending proposals. [Continue Reading...]
Monthly Archives: May 2008
Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Growing your nonprofit through effective marketing
While collaboration among nonprofits is essential, they often compete for the same donor dollar, and often must do so with an ever-shrinking marketing budget and over-stretched staff. Please join the Philanthropy Journal for a Lunch ‘n’ Learn workshop in Wilmington May 29, when Reji Puthenveetil, president of Group Newhouse, will focus on developing a [Continue Reading...]
Taking the easy way out on taxes and spending cuts
Governor Easley’s recommended state budget for the upcoming fiscal year is balanced — meaning that ongoing spending is paid for with ongoing revenues. That was no small task given the limited availability of “recurring” dollars and for it he deserves praise. [Continue Reading...]
Preachin’ and politickin’
Legislative Briefing
End of a colorful era
N.C. House budget to provide for teachers’ raises without new taxes
Bills allow illegal immigrants in colleges
Voters could decide on tax for traffic relief
Dole, Hagan spar over ad on immigration
Our View: Public financing for statewide posts expands this year. Bon voyage!
New lows in the policy debate
A day of agendas
The House budget process continues in the corner room of the Legislative Office Building, with House leaders saying their final spending plan should be printed this weekend with a public release early next week. [Continue Reading...]
POSTPONED: Crucial Conversation Luncheon “Big Money in Local Politics”
POSTPONED We have decided to reschedule this Crucial Conversation Luncheon to a later date. People of Color: Justice and Unity Legislative Day events overlap with our luncheon. In the spirit of cooperation and unity, we have decide to postpone our event. We will inform you when a new date has been determine. Can the average [Continue Reading...]
People of Color: Justice and Unity Legislative Day
The People of Color: Justice and Unity Legislative Day will be held on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008. We will converge again at the Legislative Building to challenge our legislators to close the gaps and protect the sacred: our families, our communities, and our future. 9:00 am – General Assembly (16 W. Jones St, Raleigh) For [Continue Reading...]
