Results found for recessions | Eastern North Carolina Now

Your source for all Eastern NC Events, Issues, Business, News and Information, Government, Politics, People, and Arts. Everything a tourist, and others alike need.

ENCNow

92 Results found for recessions

[ Search Users ]

Title   Description   Keywords   Content   Exact
 

According to a recent High Point University poll, North Carolinians feel better about the direction of the economy than they have in many years. According to just-released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolinians seem to have a pretty good grasp of what's going on in their jo
According to a recent High Point University poll, North Carolinians feel better about the direction of the economy than they have in many years. According to just-released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolinians seem to have a pretty good grasp of what's going on in their jo
 
During the 1970s and 1980s, America saw a growing federal deficit that caused states to react. North Carolina rewrote its constitution in 1971, and as part of that constitution the state is required to pass a 'balanced budget.' More specifically, the state's total expenditures cannot exceed its...
During the 1970s and 1980s, America saw a growing federal deficit that caused states to react. North Carolina rewrote its constitution in 1971, and as part of that constitution the state is required to pass a 'balanced budget.' More specifically, the state's total expenditures cannot exceed its...
 
The U.S. economy continues to recover from the depths of the Great Recession, and North Carolina continues to recover at a faster rate than the national average. But few would describe the general trend as impressive by historical standards
The U.S. economy continues to recover from the depths of the Great Recession, and North Carolina continues to recover at a faster rate than the national average. But few would describe the general trend as impressive by historical standards
 
According to the latest monthly report from State Controller Linda Combs, the state of North Carolina has collected about $6.5 billion in General Fund revenue during the first four months of the 2014-15 fiscal year. That's a lot of money. But it's almost $400 million less than what the state...
According to the latest monthly report from State Controller Linda Combs, the state of North Carolina has collected about $6.5 billion in General Fund revenue during the first four months of the 2014-15 fiscal year. That's a lot of money. But it's almost $400 million less than what the state...
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced a sweeping array of education initiatives that will increase teacher pay, provide in-state tuition for newly separated veterans, increase funding for textbooks and establish salary supplements for teachers who obtain advanced degrees in a subject they are teaching.
Governor Pat McCrory announced a sweeping array of education initiatives that will increase teacher pay, provide in-state tuition for newly separated veterans, increase funding for textbooks and establish salary supplements for teachers who obtain advanced degrees in a subject they are teaching.
 
A staple of the higher education establishment's advocacy campaign to keep college enrollments growing is that students are making an excellent "investment" if they go and missing out on a lot of earnings if they don't. Those arguments have been losing their edge for years, as Americans wise up...
A staple of the higher education establishment's advocacy campaign to keep college enrollments growing is that students are making an excellent "investment" if they go and missing out on a lot of earnings if they don't. Those arguments have been losing their edge for years, as Americans wise up...
 
According to liberal critics of Gov. Pat McCrory and the leadership of the General Assembly, the state should be losing its attraction as a place to do business. Our economy should be suffering from inadequate demand, thanks to state budget cuts. The passage of the marriage amendment and abortion...
According to liberal critics of Gov. Pat McCrory and the leadership of the General Assembly, the state should be losing its attraction as a place to do business. Our economy should be suffering from inadequate demand, thanks to state budget cuts. The passage of the marriage amendment and abortion...
 
As North Carolina and the rest of the country continue a painfully slow recovery from a painful recession, there is no more important question in public policy than how best to create sustained economic growth.
As North Carolina and the rest of the country continue a painfully slow recovery from a painful recession, there is no more important question in public policy than how best to create sustained economic growth.
 
Rob Christensen of the News & Observer recently published an article in which he claims to uncover "the truth" behind 10 "myths" about North Carolina state government.
Rob Christensen of the News & Observer recently published an article in which he claims to uncover "the truth" behind 10 "myths" about North Carolina state government.
 
As Democrats and Republicans debated North Carolina's recently approved state budget, they devoted much of their attention to the income statement of...
As Democrats and Republicans debated North Carolina's recently approved state budget, they devoted much of their attention to the income statement of...
 
In researching my upcoming biography of former North Carolina Gov. Jim Martin, I've been conducting personal interviews, rooting through boxes of archival material, and collecting press coverage of Martin's 26-year political career as a county commissioner, congressman, and governor.
In researching my upcoming biography of former North Carolina Gov. Jim Martin, I've been conducting personal interviews, rooting through boxes of archival material, and collecting press coverage of Martin's 26-year political career as a county commissioner, congressman, and governor.
 
Contrary to recent media reports, North Carolina has taken out federal loans to operate its underfunded unemployment insurance system, and it is the state's obligation to see that $2.5 billion debt is repaid, said Dale Folwell, state assistant secretary of employment security.
Contrary to recent media reports, North Carolina has taken out federal loans to operate its underfunded unemployment insurance system, and it is the state's obligation to see that $2.5 billion debt is repaid, said Dale Folwell, state assistant secretary of employment security.
 
Democratic lawmakers and left-leaning activists are advancing a meritless argument that unemployment benefits are an economic stimulus, critics say.
Democratic lawmakers and left-leaning activists are advancing a meritless argument that unemployment benefits are an economic stimulus, critics say.
 
The largest excise tax collection in North Carolina is on fuel, amounting to $1.5 billion annually.
The largest excise tax collection in North Carolina is on fuel, amounting to $1.5 billion annually.
 
North Carolina's tax structure is almost assuredly going to receive an overhaul in 2013. Legislative leaders and newly elected Gov. Pat McCrory have made no secret of this.
North Carolina's tax structure is almost assuredly going to receive an overhaul in 2013. Legislative leaders and newly elected Gov. Pat McCrory have made no secret of this.
 
One of my favorite book titles of all time was Dennis Avery's Saving the Planet with Pesticides and Plastic.
One of my favorite book titles of all time was Dennis Avery's Saving the Planet with Pesticides and Plastic.
 
In March 2012, a new survey of the state line separating North and South Carolina resulted in 93 property owners being sent, as it were, into the other state.
In March 2012, a new survey of the state line separating North and South Carolina resulted in 93 property owners being sent, as it were, into the other state.
 
North Carolina's entire "economic development policy" should be replaced with "economic growth policy."
North Carolina's entire "economic development policy" should be replaced with "economic growth policy."
 
The ongoing state budget "crisis" strongly underscores the urgent need for North Carolina to adapt significant state budget reforms.
The ongoing state budget "crisis" strongly underscores the urgent need for North Carolina to adapt significant state budget reforms.
 
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
 
In a past column I described the political debate about North Carolina's economy as a disagreement among three schools of thought about how best to stimulate growth.
In a past column I described the political debate about North Carolina's economy as a disagreement among three schools of thought about how best to stimulate growth.
 
I agree with Gov. Perdue's assessment that education is key to our future. However, I cannot agree with her proposal to raise taxes. The proposal is based on a number of myths. Let's look at five of the worst.
I agree with Gov. Perdue's assessment that education is key to our future. However, I cannot agree with her proposal to raise taxes. The proposal is based on a number of myths. Let's look at five of the worst.
 
I have come across a copy of an e mail which appears to have been sent to the members of the EDC and Committee of 100. It is dated June 17, 2011 and represents itself to be a prep sheet sent on the authority of the Executive Director of the EDC and the Chairwoman of the EDC to rehearse supporters.
I have come across a copy of an e mail which appears to have been sent to the members of the EDC and Committee of 100. It is dated June 17, 2011 and represents itself to be a prep sheet sent on the authority of the Executive Director of the EDC and the Chairwoman of the EDC to rehearse supporters.
 
We have heard a lot of assumptions about the anticipation of economic growth, and we have heard how perplexed our budget planners are about unanticipated declines.
We have heard a lot of assumptions about the anticipation of economic growth, and we have heard how perplexed our budget planners are about unanticipated declines.
 
« Newer     Older     

HbAD0

 
Back to Top