The North Carolina chapter of a national “Fix the Debt” coalition was launched in Raleigh. The new group wants immediate action in Congress to avoid the “fiscal cliff” approaching next year. The co-chairs include former Republican Governor Jim Holshouser, former Democratic Governor Jim Hunt and former GlaxoSmithKline CEO Bob Ingram. The steering committee includes people [...]
Mediation Talks Fail Between Hostess Brands and Union, Over 600 in North Carolina Pay the Price
Hostess Brands employs over 600 people in North Carolina including over 270 at its Merita Bakery in Rocky Mount. That city has the highest unemployment rate among cities in North Carolina at 12 point eight percent, but it’s about to increase. Matt Willoughby has a video report…
“Education Governor” Gets a C Grade
Governor Beverly Perdue received an average grade in the newest Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors from the Cato Institute. In addition to an overall grade, the report gives a score to each governor ranging from 0 to 100. Lower scores indicate governors who favor big-government fiscal policies (high taxes, high spending), while scores [...]
Reality Check
If you go check out Forbes’ List of the Best Places for Business and Careers, what you will find will largely be a slideshow of silver skyscrapers. Four of these top twenty-five cities include Raleigh (2), Durham (14), Asheville (17), and Charlotte (18). The only state with more to boast about is Texas with five on the list. To be sure, large [...]
One More Vote to Stop Involuntary Annexations – Again
The General Assembly is one vote away from repealing involuntary annexations in nine areas of the state. Lawmakers thought they had put a stop to involuntary annexations last session. The new law allowed property owners in target areas to block annexations if at least 60 percent of them objected. Cities filed a lawsuit and a [...]
