Category Archives: Politics – NC

New Charter Bill Chokes Creativity. Skips Risk?

The original 1-page Senate Bill 8 to eliminate the cap on charter has morphed through about 11 revisions into a 20+ page substitute bill submitted to the house finance committee on 4/6/2011.  It  is a disaster for aspiring applicants, caring communities, and … Continue reading

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NCCAT: Nice but Necessary?

For 2010-2011, NCCAT is costing nearly $7,000,000 for its 95 employees and to operate its two resorts.  The New Bern resort accomodates about 23 people and the mountain resort holds about 45. “NCCAT holds programming in two of North Carolina’s most beautiful locations, … Continue reading

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