Raleigh, NC – North Carolina lawmakers passed major reforms to the state’s child welfare system this year, a cause championed by House leaders including Rules Committee Chairman David Lewis (R-Harnett). Continue reading “Lewis Champions Foster Care Reform”
New Energy Law to Protect Customers, Power Economy in North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. – Major revisions to North Carolina’s energy rules became law on Thursday, modernizing state policy to protect ratepayers with competitive costs and encourage the continued development of renewable power sources. Continue reading “New Energy Law to Protect Customers, Power Economy in North Carolina”
North Carolina Unemployment Hits 11-Year Best, Beats National Average
Raleigh, N.C. – The state Department of Commerce announced North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased 0.3 percentage points to 4.2 percent in June, an 11-year low that is 0.2 points below the national rate of 4.4 percent. Continue reading “North Carolina Unemployment Hits 11-Year Best, Beats National Average”
Cooper Administration: Republicans Protect 241,000 From Income Tax
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Legislative Leaders to Dismiss Lawsuit After Cooper’s Unconstitutional Attempt to Expand Obamacare Thwarted
Raleigh, N.C. – Legislative leaders announced Thursday they will dismiss their lawsuit to stop Gov. Roy Cooper from unconstitutionally expanding Obamacare, after receiving word from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that the governor has not followed through on his threats to do so. Continue reading “Legislative Leaders to Dismiss Lawsuit After Cooper’s Unconstitutional Attempt to Expand Obamacare Thwarted”
N.C. Education Spending Rising Rapidly
Raleigh, N.C. – Public education spending is rising rapidly in North Carolina under Republican leadership, according to a visual analysis released by the state’s nonpartisan Fiscal Research Division this week. Continue reading “N.C. Education Spending Rising Rapidly”
Hundreds of Thousands Will No Longer Owe N.C. Income Tax: Fiscal Division
Raleigh, N.C. – The Fiscal Research Division of the North Carolina General Assembly projected this week that hundreds of thousands of low-income taxpayers will no longer owe any state income tax by 2019 thanks to several rounds of Republican tax relief. Continue reading “Hundreds of Thousands Will No Longer Owe N.C. Income Tax: Fiscal Division”
North Carolina Receives Four Top-Tier Economic Rankings in July 2017: Business, Bond Ratings, Startups and Budget Solvency
Raleigh, N.C. – In July 2017 North Carolina received four national economic distinctions as the #1 state for starting a business in a study released July 3, the #5 best state for business in CNBC rankings on July 11, one of only twelve states with a unanimous ‘AAA’ bond rating on July 6, and on July 11 was reported as the #5 state for budget solvency by a George Mason University Mercatus Center study. Continue reading “North Carolina Receives Four Top-Tier Economic Rankings in July 2017: Business, Bond Ratings, Startups and Budget Solvency”
N.C. Education Budget Highlights 2017-19
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina’s 2017-2019 education budget includes a net increase of more than $818 million dollars and a fourth consecutive teacher salary increase by the state General Assembly. Continue reading “N.C. Education Budget Highlights 2017-19”
North Carolina One of 12 States With Unanimous “AAA” Bond Rating
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell announced Thursday that the nation’s three major bond rating agencies – Fitch, Moody’s and S&P – have all reaffirmed the state’s “AAA” bond rating, making North Carolina one of only 12 states to obtain a unanimous top-tier evaluation. Continue reading “North Carolina One of 12 States With Unanimous “AAA” Bond Rating”