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BudgetPerdue: Budget plan a "race to the bottom" for NC educationSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 5:17pm.READ MORE: 
When we asked Gov. Perdue about what will happen with the budget, since there seems to be no common ground between Democrats and Republicans in Raleigh, she chose to focus her answer on the importance of education.
Full story...FIRST ON 3: CFCC facing huge budget cuts; tuition hike likelySubmitted by Asha Dave on Wed, 05/11/2011 - 2:42pm.READ MORE:
Just days after graduation, community colleges across North Carolina got news of a potential 12 percent funding cut from the state. Students who rely on scholarships from the North Carolina Education Lottery may also lose funding.
Full story...NC Senate looking to spend more on UNC systemSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 2:25pm.READ MORE: House budget has state set school layoff policySubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 5:18pm.READ MORE: PERDUE OP-ED: House budget a rotten apple for educatorsSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 3:39pm.READ MORE: Perdue says Democrats will side with her on budgetSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 4:06pm.READ MORE: County budget cuts could clip CFCCSubmitted by Katie Harden on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 3:24pm.READ MORE: Taxes, layoffs are issues in NC House budgetSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 1:35pm.READ MORE:
The House has started its debate on a proposed North Carolina state budget pushed by Republicans who call it a right-sized plan that makes sure government lives within its means.
Full story... » NC House spending plan considered by budget panelSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 3:17pm.READ MORE:
North Carolina House members are picking at a state budget proposal largely written by Republicans that critics say make deep cuts in public education and health programs but GOP leaders say protects classroom teachers and health services for the poor.
Full story... » Higher fees in NC budget bill gets panel reviewSubmitted by Katelyn Supa on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 4:56am.READ MORE:
House Republicans are taking the next step
toward completing their version of the North Carolina state
government budget by next week.
Full story... » THE RANT: New Hanover Co. goes from "financially strong" in February to $1.8 million in the hole in April. How???Submitted by Scott Pickey on Sat, 04/16/2011 - 2:04pm.READ MORE: NC leaders jockey in jobless benefits showdownSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 2:40pm.READ MORE:
Republican legislative leaders and Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue are weighing who'll get the blame if unemployment benefits for about 37,000 long-term jobless workers are cut off.
Full story... » Democrats pan GOP plan for schools, Smart StartSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 2:30pm.READ MORE:
House Democrats say the $1.2 billion in proposed education cuts next year rolled out by Republican counterparts this week are reckless and could lead to more than 20,000 job losses unless the GOP agrees to extend some of the temporary taxes set to expire.
Full story... » Wilmington City Council looks at ways to tighten budgetSubmitted by Katie Harden on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 4:48pm.READ MORE:
At a budget work session today, Mayor Bill Saffo said he thinks there will be much debate over changes to the system. He said although the decision to adjust the budget may not be easy, it is necessary.
Full story...NC education budget options elicit sharp responseSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 3:30pm.READ MORE:
Eliminating $1.3 billion in temporary taxes for next year's North Carolina state budget is leading to some sobering options about where to cut, particularly in public education.
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