Tag search result for: N.C. Center for Public Policy Research

Study: Medicaid is the fastest growing part of state budget

bniolet — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:33:02 -0500

Medicaid, the government insurance for the poor and disabled, is the fastest growing program in the state budget, according to a new study by the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research.

North Carolina, the 10th most populous state, ranks 9th in Medicaid spending, the report says. And the state's Medicaid budget is on track to continue its growth as the pollution ages because the insurance covers long-term care, Lynn Bonner reports.

Kent to leave Realtor group

bniolet — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:47:32 -0500

Tim Kent, chief executive of the N.C. Association of Realtors, will leave the organization at the end of the year.

Kent has led the association, a powerful force in state and local politics, for nine years. Kent is ranked as the 11th most effective lobbyist by the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research and the group contributed $542,000 to candidates between 2007 and 2008, according to State Board of Election records. The association defeated all 24 referendums on a local real estate transfer tax.

Coble: Pay affects who serves

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:21:41 -0500

Ran Coble says legislative pay affects who serves.

The director of the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research said that the number of retirees in the state legislature has increased in recent years because of the relatively low pay.

In 2000, the nonprofit group studied pay in states with comparable populations, legislative workloads and days in session. That study found that only Texas and Georgia paid as little as North Carolina.

Roger Bone, top lobbyist, dies

ryanteaguebeckwith — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:38:04 -0500

Roger Bone, a former legislator and one of the state's top lobbyists, has died.

He passed away this morning, according to a fellow lobbyist. Further details are not yet available.

Bone was ranked the No. 1 lobbyist in North Carolina last year by the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research based on a survey of journalists, politicians and lobbyists. In seven previous surveys, he was either second or third.

Claims Dept: Hagan's 'Endorse' ad

bniolet — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:21:14 -0400

Democratic state Sen. Kay Hagan is running a television ad touting her endorsments and credentials in her campaign for U.S. Senate against Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole.

Ranking shows shuffle among lobbyists

DavidIngram — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0400

A new ranking says Raleigh has a new top lobbyist. It also says that some lobbyists' influence has been shaped by ethics investigations and a fight over a real estate transfer tax.

The N.C. Center for Public Policy Research released its biannual ranking Thursday of the most influential lobbyists in the state capital. The ranking is based on a survey of legislators, lobbyists and capital journalists following the 2007 long session of the General Assembly.

Wine served before its time

DavidIngram — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:43:44 -0400

A Dome post Thursday afternoon included information from the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research that was not intended for immediate publication. The post will be republished in its original form when the information is available.

Dome apologizes for the mistake.

House wants study on financial aid

janestancill — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:46:02 -0400

The House budget proposal calls for a study to find ways to improve financial aid for community college students.

The budget includes a provision calling for a study by a legislative education committee, with particular emphasis on how to better serve adult working students and how to increase the number of community colleges that participate in federal student loan programs.

Who showed up this term?

estephenson — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:01:34 -0400

Which candidates for statewide office showed up for legislative sessions this term?

State Sen. Kay Hagan had the best attendance of the five candidates for major state offices, according to a survey released by the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research.

How effective were Triangle legislators?

estephenson — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:41:58 -0400

How effective were Triangle legislators in 2007?

Rep. Joe Hackney of Orange County was the most effective state representative in his first term as Speaker of the House, according to rankings released Wednesday by the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research. Hackney improved from his No. 3 rank in 2005.