Pat McCrory Archives - Page 2 of 8

Governor Calls Public Hearings On African American Monument

Posted by Staff | Feb 17, 2016 | State Government

Governor Pat McCrory is inviting the public to four public hearings to get feedback on a monument at the State Capital to commemorate the contributions of African Americans in North Carolina. “I can’t think of a more appropriate...

McCrory Softens Tone on Higher Education, But Sticks to Message

Posted by Staff | Oct 17, 2014 | State Government

North Carolina’s Republican Gov. Pat McCrory may have softened his tone about the purpose of higher education in the state since he set off a firestorm by mocking gender studies last year, but his message remains the same: UNC and other universities need to “hone in” on the “changing market environment.”

UNC System President Praises GA’s Work On Budget

Posted by Ran Northam | Aug 7, 2014 | State Government

…K-12 supporters not as happy.

UNC Campus Security Releases Final Safety Report

Posted by Staff | Jul 31, 2014 | Safety

A last report was released today by the UNC Campus Security Initiative which provided an in-depth review and recommendations for improving safety and security for all University of North Carolina campuses.

Common Core Elimination Bill Moves Forward

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 17, 2014 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The Common Core curriculum standards that dictate what’s taught in grade school classrooms across the state are on their way out.

McCrory Threatens Senate Budget Veto

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 11, 2014 | State Government

Would veto any NC budget plan that raises teacher pay dramatically like the Senate wants because it would mean huge cuts elsewhere to pay for it.

State Teacher Pay Task Force Report Draws Criticism From Educators

Posted by Staff | Apr 15, 2014 | Pre-K - 12 Education

“… the educators made it clear that their voices hadn’t been heard.”

Poll: Voters Think Duke Energy Should Pay For Coal Ash Clean-Up, Not Customers

Posted by Staff | Mar 13, 2014 | State

A new poll finds that almost 80 percent of North Carolinians think Duke Energy alone should pay for the clean-up efforts from the recent coal ash spill on the Dan River.

Gov. McCrory Announces Raise For Incoming Teachers

Posted by Associated Press | Feb 10, 2014 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Governor Pat McCrory and other state leaders announced a plan Monday morning to increase starting teachers’ salaries nearly 14 percent in the next two years, but no immediate increase was mentioned for teaching professionals already in place.

McCrory’s Approval Ratings Drop After Three-Month Improvement

Posted by Staff | Jan 17, 2014 | State Government

“… this month they took a step back from a 42 percent approval in last month to a 37 percent approval rating.”

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