Monthly Archives: January 2009
The stimulus of one-time money
The debate over the federal stimulus package in Washington continues, but state leaders are clearly counting on federal funding not only to create jobs, but to help balance the budget. The federal money won’t solve all the state’s problems, but it will help for the next two years. And it makes budget and tax reform this session more important than ever.” [Continue Reading...]
Crucial Conversation Luncheon: 2009 Legislative Preview
The 2009 Legislative session is about to convene. A state budget will be developed and many important fiscal and policy issues will be debated. If you’re looking for the inside scoop on what to expect, be sure to attend a special “Crucial Conversation†luncheon sponsored by NC Policy Watch. [Continue Reading...]
Good start on DOT
Washington Watch: Miller pushes foreclosure bill
Perdue reworks education leadership
Legislative session
Meeker: ‘Make some big plans’ now
Will N.C. get what it needs?
Only hope for I-95 may be tollbooths
Appointment to N.C. real-estate appraisal group riles groups
County seeks to expand health care safety net
A hospital visit amid troubling news
Governor Beverly Perdue has generally received good reviews for her first two weeks in office and deserves them, particularly for her executive orders on transportation and transparency, staying on top of the state’s budget woes, and making a number of public appearances that reinforce her commitment to be an available, hands-on governor. [Continue Reading...]
