Raleigh, N.C. – President Obama’s job approval rating is at 50 percent among North Carolina voters since January, according to a new poll released today by the Civitas ... Keep Reading
Archives for 2011
Civitas Poll: Bipartisan Voter Support for Using Golden LEAF Funds to Balance Budget
Raleigh, N.C. – There is bipartisan support among North Carolina voters for using Golden LEAF’s $600 million in taxpayer funds to balance the state budget, according to a new poll ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Voters Say Perdue Should Sign SB 13 to Balance State Budget
Raleigh, N.C. – A large majority, 65 percent, of North Carolina voters want Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue to sign the Balanced Budget Act of 2011 (SB 13) that would reduce spending in ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Malpractice Reform Supported by Majority of NC Voters
Raleigh, N.C. – Sixty-six percent of North Carolina voters said they support legislation that allows an injured party to collect for lost wages and medical care but limits ... Keep Reading
Finding Savings in Obscure Places of the Education Budget
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
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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