N.C. Go praises governor's budget

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on May 13, 2008 - 10:27am.
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N.C. Go says Gov. Mike Easley's proposed budget is sound.

The coalition of transportation advocates praises proposals to phase out the transfer of money from the Highway Trust Fund, starting with a $25 million reduction the first year.

"In 1989, when the transfer originated it was a sensible proposal, helping to hold harmless funds previously directed to the General Fund," vice chairman Berry Jenkins said in a statement. "Since that time, the General Fund has grown while the Highway Trust Fund – and most other transportation funding – has remained virtually flat."

The group argues that transportation revenue should be spent on transportation projects.

On a separate issue, the coalition says the state should undo the cap on the state gas tax, which Easley has recommended leaving in place.

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Re: N.C. Go praises governor's budget

Submitted by FFC1304 on May 13, 2008 - 12:12pm.

Has anyone done a recent poll on 'gov' Sleazely's current APPROVAL rating from citizens ACROSS the STATE??? Its time...where's Civitas? or John Locke on this? Carolina Journal? anyone know?

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Re: N.C. Go praises governor's budget

Submitted by FFC1304 on May 13, 2008 - 10:41am.

huh...the state employees are surely HOT about it, as he only included a 1.5% increase for them, but then they have thousands TOO many state employees to start with which BLOATS the salary system...TOO MANY STATE WORKERS!!! Wish he had called for massive jobcuts in state gov, but he's a democrackkk.

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