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What North Carolina thinks: Elon

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:18 -0500

What does North Carolina think?

The latest Elon University Poll shows significant agreement on a number of issues that are before the legislature.

Below, the percentage who agreed with a sentiment:

DOT names new transit boss

bkrueger — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:16:13 -0500

Jim Westmoreland, Greensboro’s assistant city manager, has been named to replace Roberto Canales as deputy secretary for transit in the state Department of Transportation.

Transportation Secretary Gene Conti said Monday that Westmoreland will take charge of DOT’s public transportation, rail, aviation, bicycle and pedestrian and ferry division, effective March 9, reports Bruce Siceloff.

Quick Hits

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:30:16 -0500

* Bills would set up state and local funding options for rail and transit improvements, including a half-cent sales tax.

* Gary Robertson and Mike Baker of the capital press corps were awarded the 2008 North Carolina AP Staffers of the Year for election coverage.

Ross wants to expand transit options

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:00:26 -0500

State Rep. Deborah Ross wants to let other cities follow Charlotte's model.

Bill includes $1b for N.C. infrastructure

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:27:33 -0500

North Carolina could see nearly a billion dollars in infrastructure cash from the economic stimulus package being considered in Congress.

Most of the money, $802 million, would go to highway and bridge projects around the state, Barb Barrett reports.

Here's how the rest of it breaks down:

Hackney: Stimulus would help N.C.

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:51:06 -0500

Joe Hackney says federal stimulus would boost the North Carolina economy.

The speaker of the N.C. House of Representatives argued at a press conference in Washington, D.C., this morning that billions in spending on infrastructure projects, social welfare programs and renewable energy projects would keep the economic situation from worsening.

Martin focused on pay raises

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:30:46 -0400

Rep. Grier Martin is focused on raising state workers' salaries.

Etheridge and the price of gas

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:42:07 -0500

U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge says high gas prices are hurting consumers.

In an event at the Raleigh Times this morning, the Lillington Democrat said that an economic stimulus package would help ease the pain of rising gas prices.

Moore unveils energy plan

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:31:15 -0500

Richard Moore unveiled an energy plan today.

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate called for promoting alternative fuels and energy sources, the state government more efficient and improve mass transit.

Raleigh officials ride McCrory's train

ryanteaguebeckwith — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:28:05 -0500

A delegation of Raleigh officials rode Pat McCrory's pet project this week.

Sixty civic leaders and politicians traveled to Charlotte to ride the Lynx Blue Line, the 9.6-mile transit line a decade in the making that launched in November.