Minimizing the recession’s impact on the classroom is one goal members on both sides of the aisle share. A thorough review of current education spending is one way to accomplish ... Keep Reading
Archives for February 2011
Brian Balfour talks Pensions on FOX8
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Perdue’s Budget Breaks Tax Promise, Nearly Doubles State Spending From 15 Years Ago
Gov. Perdue released her budget proposal earlier this week. Because of the daunting $2.4 billion deficit, Perdue’s recommendations were highly anticipated. Following is an overview ... Keep Reading
HB 137: How About a Zero-Thirds Bond?
In spite of North Carolina’s overwhelming public opposition to the state government issuing more state debt without voter approval, Rep. Bill Owens (D-Camden) seeks to do just ... Keep Reading
CCSA Continues to Dodge the Facts
This article is a response to CCSA’s rebuttal of an expose of mismanagement of a Smart Start childcare program. The original expose can be found here. CCSA’s response can be found ... Keep Reading
Brian Balfour Talks Healthcare Reform on NBC17
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Voter ID Debate Heats Up
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Smart Start Program Mismanaged Taxpayer Funds
Raleigh, N.C. – An ongoing Civitas Institute investigation has revealed that Child Care Services Association (CCSA), an administrator of Smart Start programs, mismanaged a program ... Keep Reading
Childcare Subsidy Goes Bust, Kids Go Home
To see the follow-up, click here. Many underprivileged kids in Durham County got a very cold Christmas present last year, as around 250 children on a Smart Start scholarship for ... Keep Reading
Francis De Luca on Viewpoints radio
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