Efforts To End Teacher Salary Bonuses Cause Local Concern
The measure would take away the current 10 to 15 percent pay increase for a qualified teacher.
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All Opinions Welcome In Fracking Discussion In Hillsborough
Posted by Staff | May 27, 2013 | State Government
CHAPEL HILL – The community has a chance Tuesday night to participate in a discussion about the controversial subject of fracking in North Carolina. It’s happening at 7:00 p.m. at the Schley Grange Hall in Hillsborough....
Read MoreBattle Over Jordan Lake Anti-Pollution Rules Continues
Posted by Staff | May 27, 2013 | State Government
“That’s pie in the sky. That is magical thinking. There’s no other solution for improving the water quality that to stop the pollution of Jordan Lake that to prevent the pollution from getting into the water.”
Read MoreNAACP Protests Pause For Memorial Day
Posted by Staff | May 26, 2013 | State Government
RALEIGH – The North Carolina NAACP is taking a break on Memorial Day from its weekly protesting outside the General Assembly. The NAACP is now calling for a mass rally June 3. The civil rights group says next Monday it...
Read MoreOC State Leaders Question Senate Budget
Posted by Staff | May 26, 2013 | State Government
“The Senate budget is causing concern across most of the state, even alarm, I would say due to the magnitude of the cuts.”
Read MoreNC Medicaid Shortfall Now $330 Million-Plus
Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2013 | State Government
The North Carolina office that oversees Medicaid says the funding shortfall for the government health insurance program is more than $330 million.
Read MoreNC House Bill Keeps Free Lanes When Tolls Arrive
Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2013 | State Government
The North Carolina House has passed a bill paving the way for tolls, but only if the state maintains free lanes.
Read MoreNC Budget Deletes Education Earmarks For Lottery
Posted by Associated Press | May 22, 2013 | State Government
The North Carolina budget sought by Senate Republicans would eliminate the law that lays out how the state lottery’s net proceeds should be distributed for education.
Read MoreNC Senate’s Budget Proposal Raises Red Flags For CHCCS
Posted by Staff | May 21, 2013 | State Government
“We had a pretty depressing weekend in terms of budget recommendations.”
Read More4th Week of NAACP Protests Ends In 57 Arrests
Posted by Associated Press | May 21, 2013 | State Government
RALEIGH – The fourth week of protests led by the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP has ended in the arrests of more than 50 at the state legislature. The arrest count and number of supporters Monday reached the highest...
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