Archive for May, 2008

The magic budget bus rolls on

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

House budget writers were revealed to be magicians Thursday, as several of the House budget subcommittees met to release their spending proposals.

Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Growing your nonprofit through effective marketing

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

 

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…

Taking the easy way out on taxes and spending cuts

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

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.

Preachin’ and politickin’

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Raleigh News & Observer

Legislative Briefing

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Raleigh News & Observer

End of a colorful era

Thursday, May 29th, 2008


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N.C. House budget to provide for teachers’ raises without new taxes

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Winston-Salem Journal

Bills allow illegal immigrants in colleges

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Raleigh News & Observer

Voters could decide on tax for traffic relief

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Raleigh News & Observer

Dole, Hagan spar over ad on immigration

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Charlotte Observer

Our View: Public financing for statewide posts expands this year. Bon voyage!

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Fayetteville Observer

New lows in the policy debate

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008


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A day of agendas

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

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.

POSTPONED: Crucial Conversation Luncheon “Big Money in Local Politics”

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

 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…

People of Color: Justice and Unity Legislative Day

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

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…