North Carolina tier rules shift county fortunes in jobs drive
North Carolina counties seek better and worse rankings under tier designations that set tax credits and grant access for business recruitment. Gaston holds mid tier, Lincoln moves to tier 2, Cleveland rises to tier 2, affecting incentives, wage tests, and funding for development projects and public programs.
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Michigan Becomes Right to Work State
Michigan approves two bills trimming union power in a rapid move. Governor Snyder signs them as pro work and pro Michigan while Democrats and unionists vow to contest at the ballot box. The state will ban mandatory union dues for nonmembers in negotiations and grievances, aiming to boost jobs and economic growth.
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Obama pursues balanced fiscal cliff push amid private talks
President Obama maintains a two track strategy to pressure Republicans publicly on tax hikes for top earners while negotiating privately with GOP leaders over the fiscal cliff. White House aides insist both tracks continue as year end nears, though some Republicans say the public campaign hinders talks.
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