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North Carolina has a growing problem, both figuratively and literally. Being ranked as the #1 state for business two years in a row is definitely a good problem to have
North Carolina has a growing problem, both figuratively and literally. Being ranked as the #1 state for business two years in a row is definitely a good problem to have
 
The Office of State Budget and Management and the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division released their joint forecast for North Carolina’s revenue today. This is a standard procedure that occurs in the early days of the budgeting process to inform lawmakers of the state of the economy.
The Office of State Budget and Management and the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division released their joint forecast for North Carolina’s revenue today. This is a standard procedure that occurs in the early days of the budgeting process to inform lawmakers of the state of the economy.
 
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has replenished the state’s Highway Trust Fund (HTF) with $1.1 billion — two years ahead of schedule.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has replenished the state’s Highway Trust Fund (HTF) with $1.1 billion — two years ahead of schedule.
 
At a forum hosted by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance on Jan. 9, House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger discussed a host of issues leading up to the 2023 legislative session, which began on Jan. 11.
At a forum hosted by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance on Jan. 9, House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger discussed a host of issues leading up to the 2023 legislative session, which began on Jan. 11.
 
North Carolinians may have noticed that it has cost a little more to fill their gas tanks since Jan. 1. Some areas of the Tar Heel State have seen prices jump 20 cents a gallon compared to last month when prices were below $2.99 in most areas.
North Carolinians may have noticed that it has cost a little more to fill their gas tanks since Jan. 1. Some areas of the Tar Heel State have seen prices jump 20 cents a gallon compared to last month when prices were below $2.99 in most areas.
 
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Please — please sit down.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Please — please sit down.
 
Republican budget writers released their conference budget adjustments for the new fiscal year on Tuesday, circumventing the traditional appropriations process.
Republican budget writers released their conference budget adjustments for the new fiscal year on Tuesday, circumventing the traditional appropriations process.
 
An honest assessment of our current fiscal situation is required
 
Combined General and Transportation Funds' Debt Service is Projected to Peak at 2.61% in FY 2023
Combined General and Transportation Funds' Debt Service is Projected to Peak at 2.61% in FY 2023
 
Catherine Truitt is concerned the state isn’t doing enough to prepare students to work if they choose not to go to college after high school.
Catherine Truitt is concerned the state isn’t doing enough to prepare students to work if they choose not to go to college after high school.
 
How much of this are YOU going to continue to put up with?
How much of this are YOU going to continue to put up with?
 
If you watched last week’s Shaftesbury Society meeting, you heard Cato Institute transportation expert Randal O’Toole’s recommendation that North Carolina rely more on user fees to meet its transportation needs.
If you watched last week’s Shaftesbury Society meeting, you heard Cato Institute transportation expert Randal O’Toole’s recommendation that North Carolina rely more on user fees to meet its transportation needs.
 
The current version of Senate Bill 717 would add a Taxpayer Bill of Rights to the state constitution and provide two conforming amendments to carry it out.
The current version of Senate Bill 717 would add a Taxpayer Bill of Rights to the state constitution and provide two conforming amendments to carry it out.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
 
The majority leader in North Carolina’s state Senate offered his colleagues good advice for this year’s legislative session.
The majority leader in North Carolina’s state Senate offered his colleagues good advice for this year’s legislative session.
 
Now that North Carolina knows how much it can borrow, politicians are arguing about how much the state should borrow.
Now that North Carolina knows how much it can borrow, politicians are arguing about how much the state should borrow.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s financial woes may be over, but its headaches live on.
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s financial woes may be over, but its headaches live on.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation shouldn’t manage its own finances, N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell says.
The N.C. Department of Transportation shouldn’t manage its own finances, N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell says.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is a likeable and experienced politician. But he’s not made of Teflon.
Gov. Roy Cooper is a likeable and experienced politician. But he’s not made of Teflon.
 
N.C. Transportation Secretary James Trogdon is a bad manager and should be replaced, says State Treasurer Dale Folwell.
N.C. Transportation Secretary James Trogdon is a bad manager and should be replaced, says State Treasurer Dale Folwell.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation has a cash shortfall. But not for the reasons department officials are giving.
The N.C. Department of Transportation has a cash shortfall. But not for the reasons department officials are giving.
 
The N.C. House, as lawmakers began reviewing the budget May 1, supported a sprawling transportation budget, allocating $2.3 billion for North Carolina’s Highway Fund, and $1.6 billion for the state’s Highway Trust Fund for fiscal year 2019-20.
The N.C. House, as lawmakers began reviewing the budget May 1, supported a sprawling transportation budget, allocating $2.3 billion for North Carolina’s Highway Fund, and $1.6 billion for the state’s Highway Trust Fund for fiscal year 2019-20.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation doesn’t have enough debt space to borrow the full $3 billion for local road and bridge construction promised in the Build NC Bond Act of 2018.
The N.C. Department of Transportation doesn’t have enough debt space to borrow the full $3 billion for local road and bridge construction promised in the Build NC Bond Act of 2018.
 
Imagine travelling from Raleigh to Charlotte in about 22 minutes; not by train, plane or car, but instead in a pod, transported through an almost friction-free tunnel. This concept is under experimentation right now, as nearly 1,000 learned last week at the NC Transportation Summit.
Imagine travelling from Raleigh to Charlotte in about 22 minutes; not by train, plane or car, but instead in a pod, transported through an almost friction-free tunnel. This concept is under experimentation right now, as nearly 1,000 learned last week at the NC Transportation Summit.
 
Governor Roy Cooper today signed into law the Build NC Bond Act of 2018, a new financing tool sought by his administration to help expedite critical highway projects
Governor Roy Cooper today signed into law the Build NC Bond Act of 2018, a new financing tool sought by his administration to help expedite critical highway projects
 
Despite repeated stern warnings from state Treasurer Dale Folwell, legislation adding $3 billion in state debt for unspecified transportation projects flew through House and Senate committees with bipartisan support
Despite repeated stern warnings from state Treasurer Dale Folwell, legislation adding $3 billion in state debt for unspecified transportation projects flew through House and Senate committees with bipartisan support
 
Let's just be really clear about the Build NC Bonds proposal to borrow $3 billion for roads making its way, in different forms, through the North Carolina House and Senate: it's a bad idea
Let's just be really clear about the Build NC Bonds proposal to borrow $3 billion for roads making its way, in different forms, through the North Carolina House and Senate: it's a bad idea
 
Since 2011, the Republican-led General Assembly has restrained the growth of government, brought spending in line with revenue, paid down debt, put more money in savings than ever, and restored voter approval for new debt
Since 2011, the Republican-led General Assembly has restrained the growth of government, brought spending in line with revenue, paid down debt, put more money in savings than ever, and restored voter approval for new debt
 
North Carolina taxpayers will foot the bill for a $3 billion transportation bond and won’t have a say in being saddled with the debt if House Bill 1010 passes
North Carolina taxpayers will foot the bill for a $3 billion transportation bond and won’t have a say in being saddled with the debt if House Bill 1010 passes
 
A House committee has proposed a $3 billion transportation bond, but state Treasurer Dale Folwell urges lawmakers to put the massive borrowing to a voter referendum if they proceed
A House committee has proposed a $3 billion transportation bond, but state Treasurer Dale Folwell urges lawmakers to put the massive borrowing to a voter referendum if they proceed
 
The Federal Government funds around 20 percent of total infrastructure investment, not the 80 percent some critics claim.
The Federal Government funds around 20 percent of total infrastructure investment, not the 80 percent some critics claim.
 
Medicaid is the largest spending item of the roughly $53 billion flowing through state coffers this year, yet state policymakers have minimal control over the program
Medicaid is the largest spending item of the roughly $53 billion flowing through state coffers this year, yet state policymakers have minimal control over the program
 
Each February, the State Treasurer’s Debt Affordability Advisory Committee preempts the hopefulness of Groundhog Day with the publication of the annual Debt Affordability Study, the committee’s reminder that state government resources are limited
Each February, the State Treasurer’s Debt Affordability Advisory Committee preempts the hopefulness of Groundhog Day with the publication of the annual Debt Affordability Study, the committee’s reminder that state government resources are limited
 
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