Questions of tax fairness (News and Observer)
Generally speaking, folks don’t like taxes.
But North Carolinians seem divided on the question of tax fairness, according to a new poll by Elon University.
Almost half (48 percent) of North Carolina residents polled Nov. 16-19 say the current state tax system is either “not at all fair” or “not too […]
Taxes and Government and Community Services (Elon Poll)
The Elon Poll asked respondents their opinions on the fairness of the current tax system as the local and state levels, as well as their measurements of community services.
How fair is our current tax system at the state level?
Not at all fair: 21 percent
Not too fair: 27 percent
Fair: […]
Senate, House Face Off: Transportation Leaders Not on Same Page (The Bond Buyer)
WASHINGTON — Senate transportation leaders are in a standoff with their House counterparts over a six-month extension of the current transportation law, as states are experiencing a 30% reduction in their federal highway and bridge funding.
“We still don’t have the House side with […]
Shaniya Davis case adds to calls for probation reform (Fayetteville Observer)
State Sen. Tony Rand said the criminal history of a Fayetteville man accused of kidnapping 5-year-old Shaniya Davis demonstrates the need for more tools to help probation officers do their jobs.
“That’s why I have been raising hell and why we have put together this pilot […]
Charlotte’s toll-free loop nettles Wake (News and Observer)
Now that Wake County leaders have accepted the hard fact that local drivers must pay tolls to finance the rest of the 540 Outer Loop, they’re peeved at the news that Charlotte drivers will see their own loop finished toll-free.
“It’s a fairness issue,” Sen. Richard Stevens of Cary […]
Nesbitt elected Majority Leader (NC Spin)
Asheville`s Senator Martin Nesbitt was elected by the Democratic Caucus to become Majority Leader, replacing Tony Rand. To understand the implications of this election we need some history.
Martin Nesbitt grew up on politics. His mother, Mary Cordle Nesbitt served in the House until her death. Martin was appointed to fill […]
Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee Nov. 17th, 2009
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NC governor: jobless to rise though economy better (AP)
GREENSBORO, N.C. – GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Gov. Beverly Perdue told elected education officials Monday that the state’s financial picture is improving but unemployment may keep rising in the short term.
Speaking to an annual meeting of the North Carolina School Boards Association, Perdue said she’s more […]
Mayors to launch new organization to promote growth planning (Greenville Online.com)
The mayors of Atlanta, Charlotte and Greenville concluded a two-day brainstorming session in Greenville on Wednesday by agreeing to help launch a new organization to promote cooperation in planning, infrastructure and economic development along the Interstate 85 corridor.
Mayors Shirley Franklin of Atlanta, Pat McCrory of […]
Lawmakers Push for Second Stimulus (The Bond Buyer)
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are pushing for a second economic stimulus bill, and transportation advocates hope it will contain funding for infrastructure without further delaying a multi-year surface transportation reauthorization bill.
The so-called jobs bill would follow the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to spur employment amidst stubborn jobless numbers.
Senate […]
