16 hrs ago | The Item
Mike Easley's proposed spending plan and the challenges the state faces. In one meeting, a legislative fiscal analyst told lawmakers that projections show the state could need an addtional 6,100 beds to keep up ... via The Item
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Primary wins by females set up potential watershed
“I'm looking forward to the day when people don't think it's remarkable that a woman is running.”
North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall believes her 1996 victory over NASCAR legend Richard Petty provided a path for other female political hopefuls looking to advance to Victory Lane at the top ... via The Dispatch
Thursday | NC Mental Hope News
It's all about money - Associated Press
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 It's all about money - Associated Press 05.14.2008 The North Carolina Legislature returned to business Tuesday to adjust the state's two-year budget and was greeted by a second request ... via NC Mental Hope News
Wednesday | Asheville Citizen-Times
Tweaks needed, but Easley's budget priorities sensible
Gov. Mike Easley has submitted his last spending plan to the North Carolina General Assembly. via Asheville Citizen-Times
Wednesday May 14 | Asheville Citizen-Times
NC community colleges urges to reject illegal immigrants
“I believe that every North Carolinian, everyone residing in our state who will ultimately become a part of our work force, should be educated”
North Carolina's community colleges should drop a lenient admissions policy for illegal immigrants and return to more restrictive rules that follow federal law more closely, the state Attorney General's Office ... via Asheville Citizen-Times
Tuesday May 13 | Wral.com
N.C. legislative session opens with bond proposal release
“We need to have some progress on transportation this session.”
The North Carolina Legislature returned to business Tuesday to adjust the state's two-year budget and was greeted by a second request for funding in as many days - this time to consider a bond of at least $1 ... via Wral.com
Tuesday May 13 | WITN
National Train Day Shows NC Passengers Another Way To Save On Gas
“Our open houses will give people considering train travel an opportunity to become familiar with the benefits of riding the train in North Carolina.”
State-sponsored North Carolina's Amtrak will celebrate National Train Day on Saturday, May 10, by holding open houses at train stations from Charlotte to Fayetteville. via WITN
Monday May 12 | WECT-TV Wilmington
Governor Easley Announces Budget That Builds on Education Progress
Governor Mike Easley wants to raise taxes to pay for competing jobs in the global economy and mental health services. via WECT-TV Wilmington
Sunday May 11 | Myrtle Beach Online
Issues and questions before the '08 NC legislative session
A glance at some of the issues and questions before the North Carolina Legislature, which begins its "short session" on Tuesday. via Myrtle Beach Online
Saturday May 10 | Buffalo News
Governor tours NC tornado damage areas
“Everybody has family and a place to go.”
Gov. Mike Easley toured tornado damage Saturday in three North Carolina counties and said in addition to one fatality that eight people were injured and scores of homes were damaged. via Buffalo News
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