Written on May 22, 2013 at 10:59 am, by Sarah Curry
The long awaited Senate budget arrived around 10:30pm on Sunday via the legislature’s website. Monday the subcommittee’s debated the budget, and Tuesday it was heard in Base Budget Appropriations and Finance Committees. Only having 5 amendments during committee, the budget is scheduled to take the floor in the NC Senate today at 1pm. ThisContinue Reading
Written on May 20, 2013 at 11:58 pm, by Jon Sanders
Michael C. Byrne writes in the N&O about House Bill 834, which he says would “make it nearly impossible for state employees to challenge their dismissals, a practical return to the 19th century system where state employees serve at the governor’s pleasure.” Byrne writes: Under the new bill, cases would not be heard by impartialContinue Reading
Written on May 16, 2013 at 7:00 am, by Mitch Kokai
Barry Smith reports for Carolina Journal Online that the N.C. House has approved a measure expanding campaign spending disclosure requirements. Michael Lowrey’s Daily Journal explains how Gov. Pat McCrory’s transportation plan would spend dollars more wisely.
Written on May 14, 2013 at 9:26 am, by Terry Stoops
Diane Ravitch disapproves of Governor McCrory’s new education advisor, Eric Guckian. (The left uses the word “unenthusiastic” to describe her take on Guckian.) Apparently, Ravitch can discern the quality of an appointee using the information contained in a single press release.
Written on May 14, 2013 at 7:00 am, by Mitch Kokai
Dan Way reports for Carolina Journal Online about the mixed response to a public meeting promoting the McCrory administration’s Medicaid reform plans. Jon Sanders’ Daily Journal explores the dubious math employed to tout North Carolina’s film incentives.
Written on May 10, 2013 at 7:03 am, by Mitch Kokai
Gov. Pat McCrory has promised major reform of North Carolina’s Medicaid program. John Hood evaluates McCrory’s reform proposals during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio. Becki Gray discusses recent development in the debate over ending North Carolina’s renewable energy mandate, and Americans for Prosperity president Tim Phillips explains why his group is pumping $500,000Continue Reading
Rick Henderson’s latest appearance on News 14 Carolina’s ”Capital Tonight” included analysis of some high-profile items the N.C. General Assembly is considering this year.
Written on April 26, 2013 at 7:00 am, by Mitch Kokai
This week’s Carolina Journal Online Friday interview features Donna Martinez’s conversation with Tyler Younts of the N.C. Institute for Constitutional Law about occupational regulations that threaten economic liberty. John Hood’s Daily Journal explains why Gov. Pat McCrory ought to be Mr. Fix-It.
