RNC chairman says NC will be battleground state in 2012

(RALEIGH) — It’s no secret that the Republicans want to win the presidency back in 2012. Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, said it’s clear the Tar Heel State will play a very important role in deciding that outcome. “We all know that North Carolina is going to be a battleground state, and [...]

New DNC chair visits Raleigh, talks about 2012

(RALEIGH) — The 2012 Democratic National Convention will be held in North Carolina, but Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz has already made her first visit to the state. Speaking at the Organizing for America North Carolina Headquarters in Raleigh, Wasserman Schultz said that North Carolina is a very important part of President Obama’s [...]

UNC leader: universities can’t handle another year of budget cuts

(RALEIGH) – UNC System president Tom Ross said he’s concerned about difficult decisions that would have to be made if proposed $500 million budget cuts get approved by state lawmakers. Speaking at a gathering sponsored by NC Policy Watch in Raleigh, Ross said that the system has had continued cuts for the past few years. [...]

Education cuts in budget continue to be protested by Democrats

(RALEIGH) — As the budget debate continues in the General Assembly, Democrats are increasing their criticism of education spending cuts proposed by Republicans. Jennifer Tuft is a kindergarten teacher in Randolph County, but is losing her job after this school year. “I don’t know how we’re going to run a school of the same number of [...]

Peace College program would offer real-world experience

(RALEIGH) – Peace College announced a new program aimed at connecting the classroom to the real world of public policy and law. David McLennan, chair of the political science department, said the Raleigh Experience will give students the opportunity to spend part of their senior year in four different cooperatives over the course of a [...]