State Treasurer Janet Cowell's surprise announcement she wouldn't seek re-election left many wondering who should be the next "keeper of the public purse."
Published: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 @ 1:31 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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An organization representing 55,000 state employees has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate "widespread potential violations of law" involving State Treasurer Janet Cowell's handling of investments from the $87 billion state retirement system.
Published: Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 @ 4:52 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, it was announced that North Carolina retained its "AAA" rating by all three agencies, the highest credit rating available to state governments.
Published: Wednesday, April 9th, 2014 @ 7:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A bill allowing the treasurer more leeway to invest the state pension plan in riskier portfolios is set tonight for its first Senate floor vote.
Published: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 @ 12:56 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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A deputy to state treasurer Janet Cowell is warning that efforts to take Charlotte Douglas International Airport away from the City of Charlotte and have it run by a new regional authority could have negative consequences on the state's borrowing power.
Published: Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 @ 6:26 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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If you're a North Carolina taxpayer, public school teacher, government employee, or anyone with a vested interest in the state's pension system, beware: State Treasurer Janet Cowell could be gambling with your money (and, potentially, your retirement) to satisfy a political agenda.
Published: Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 @ 8:09 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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State Treasurer Janet Cowell is pushing to require Nike Inc. and other large corporations to make their political contributions more transparent, a move that has drawn skepticism.
Published: Sunday, July 29th, 2012 @ 2:13 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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