While publicly lobbying for the $2 billion Connect NC bond referendum that will be on the March 15 ballot, Gov. Pat McCrory and members of his administration say the measure will be fiscally prudent, reducing state General Fund debt over the next five years.
Published: Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 @ 4:23 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that CSX plans to build a major shipping hub in Johnston County, continuing his vision of bolstering economic development in eastern North Carolina
Published: Sunday, January 17th, 2016 @ 10:25 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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The ruling class is working overtime to convince us to allow them to shake even more change from our pockets to fund their vote-buying and other misadventures. IF ONLY they worked this hard to get government out of our lives and cut taxes.
Published: Sunday, January 10th, 2016 @ 8:33 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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An Octogenarian woman took her pre-teen grandson out to plant pine seedlings, explaining that one day they would grow into tall trees that provided shade and wood to build houses.
Published: Saturday, January 9th, 2016 @ 12:36 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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The East Carolina University Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution Friday in support of an upcoming bond referendum called "Connect NC." ECU is the first institution in the 17-member University of North Carolina system to formally support the $2 billion bond.
Published: Saturday, January 9th, 2016 @ 5:58 am
By: ECU News Services
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Today, NCGOP Chairman Hasan Harnett released the following statement on N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper's high-dollar New York City fundraiser with "America's Worst Governor," Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy.
Published: Friday, January 8th, 2016 @ 11:59 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Crediting budget reforms made by the recent session of the General Assembly, Gov. Pat McCrory announced on Thursday the acceleration of four major transportation projects, including the final leg of the eastern section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway, the Asheville Connector, The I-485 and Wed
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 2:23 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Hundreds of supporters of the $2 billion Connect NC bond referendum on the March 15 ballot gathered Tuesday on N.C. State University’s Centennial Campus to kick off a campaign they say is essential for a growing North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 11:45 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory visited Stone Mountain State Park and UNC Charlotte today to discuss the Connect NC bond referendum he signed into law, which if approved by voters in March, will invest $2 billion in education, parks, National Guard facilities and water and sewer infrastructure.
Published: Saturday, October 24th, 2015 @ 3:51 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory has signed the Connect NC Bond Act into law, which will allow the people of North Carolina to vote on a $2 billion bond package that will invest in education, parks, National Guard facilities and water and sewer infrastructure throughout the state.
Published: Saturday, October 24th, 2015 @ 2:31 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory visited UNC Charlotte today to discuss the$2 billion Connect NC bond package that will invest in education, parks, National Guard facilities and water and sewer infrastructure across the state. Of that amount, nearly $135 million of investments included in the Connect NC...
Published: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 @ 12:03 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Today, Governor Pat McCrory visited Stone Mountain State Park to discuss the Connect NC Bond referendum he signed into law, which if approved by voters in March, will invest $2 billion in education, parks, National Guard facilities, and statewide water and sewer infrastructure. Of that amount...
Published: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 @ 6:21 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory signed the Connect NC Bond Act into law today at NC State University. The bond will allow the people of North Carolina to vote on a $2 billion bond package that will invest in education, parks, National Guard facilities and water and sewer infrastructure throughout the state.
Published: Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 @ 10:20 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory will be in Raleigh and Kinston tomorrow to sign the Connect NC Bond Act into law. The legislation will allow the people of North Carolina to vote on a $2 billion bond package to support investments in education, parks, National Guard facilities, and water and sewer...
Published: Wednesday, October 21st, 2015 @ 3:44 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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North Carolina consumers in less populated areas will receive quicker broadband service thanks, in part, to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Connect America Fund (CAF) and participation from four broadband service provider partners.
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 @ 10:58 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor McCrory has proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting families throughout North Carolina battling cancer as well as the advances being made throughout the state in cancer research, prevention and treatment.
Published: Monday, August 31st, 2015 @ 7:15 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the North Carolina House's Connect NC bond proposal.
Published: Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 @ 4:07 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Several Randolph County municipalities and civic organizations have indicated official support for Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal. The City of Asheboro, Randolph County, the Randolph County Tourism and Development Authority, the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation and t
Published: Monday, August 3rd, 2015 @ 4:10 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Department of Public Safety (DPS) Secretary Frank L. Perry and State Budget Director Lee Roberts met with Moore County leaders today to highlight the public safety improvements included in Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal.
Published: Friday, July 31st, 2015 @ 10:02 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Municipalities across the state have joined the growing crowd expressing official support for Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal.
Published: Friday, July 24th, 2015 @ 5:08 am
By: McCrory Communications
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The Winston-Salem and Asheboro-Randolph Chambers of Commerce have also officially endorsed the bond proposal.
Published: Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 @ 10:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory said he would veto Senate Bill 369 which would change the sales tax distribution formula in North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 @ 4:57 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Regional councils of government spanning the state have joined the growing contingent of supporters favoring Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal. The Albemarle Commission, the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments, the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments, the Mid-East Commission...
Published: Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 @ 5:20 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond initiative will pump $734 million into our state's distinguished universities and community colleges for facility upgrades and improvements. Of that, $534 million will be directed to the University of North Carolina System and $200 million will be allocated...
Published: Saturday, July 18th, 2015 @ 9:59 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory hosted over 70 small and minority owned businesses from across the state today at the Executive Mansion to learn more about Connect NC.
Published: Friday, July 17th, 2015 @ 5:14 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal will enhance North Carolina National Guard facilities by investing in much needed upgrades and renovations at statewide armories.
Published: Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 @ 5:29 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory visited Hammocks Beach State Park today to discuss the Connect NC bond proposal. Connect NC will invest a total of $67.3 million in 28 state parks. Of that total, $1.5 million will be invested at Hammocks Beach State Park.
Published: Saturday, July 4th, 2015 @ 4:03 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Hundreds of local leaders from across the state assembled in Raleigh on Tuesday to indicate support for Governor Pat McCrory's proposed Connect NC bond initiative. Local municipalities have expressed widespread approval for bond investments by passing official resolutions in support of placing the p
Published: Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 @ 6:32 am
By: McCrory Communications
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When the framers of our state’s Constitution were assigning duties and responsibilities to the various branches of government they wisely delegated to the voters decision-making responsibility for should government incurring debt.
Published: Sunday, June 28th, 2015 @ 10:47 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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A wave of support for Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal has swept the Piedmont
Published: Sunday, June 28th, 2015 @ 3:47 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Community College President R. Scott Ralls and Catawba Valley Community College President Garret Hinshaw touted Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal in yesterday's Charlotte Observer.
Published: Sunday, June 28th, 2015 @ 6:50 am
By: McCrory Communications
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The Friends of State Parks is the latest organization to pass a resolution expressing official support for Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal.
Published: Saturday, June 27th, 2015 @ 8:02 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Endorsements are pouring in from Eastern North Carolina municipalities in support of Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal.
Published: Friday, June 26th, 2015 @ 2:54 am
By: McCrory Communications
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The City of Greensboro has joined a growing number of cities and towns expressing official support for placing Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal on the ballot.
Published: Saturday, June 20th, 2015 @ 11:07 am
By: Chris Downey
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