Beverly Perdue says the state needs to "clearly figure out" what to do about corporate incentives.
In response to a question from Dome, the lieutenant governor said in a statement that it was important for Gov. Mike Easley and the legislature to work out a compromise on the Goodyear incentives.
But she said the state needs a long-term strategy for helping small businesses.
"As North Carolina's next governor, I also plan to lead a discussion with other governors about interstate cooperation on controlling the use of financial incentives," she said.
She also said the best incentives will always be "a highly educated and skilled workforce, lower health care costs, and a solid infrastructure."
Perdue is running for the Democratic nomination for governor.
Previously: Republican gubernatorial candidates Fred Smith and Bob Orr opposed the alternative bill.
