Lawmakers seek greater openness on state tax incentives
North Carolina lawmakers from both parties pressed for more transparency in state tax incentives offered to lure or expand companies. Critics urged full disclosure of dollar amounts and terms, noting public funds are involved. Commerce Secretary Rick Carlisle said information could be provided to legislators in the future.
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Paul Leubke
Durham
John Kerr
Dwayne
Hugh Webster
R-Caswell
Leubke
Commission
Commerce
Rick Carlisle
Syngenta
Greensboro
Novartis
Carlisle
Community College Training Fund
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Webster
William S. Lee
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Grassroots campaigning shapes NC lieutenant governor bids
North Carolina voters will see candidates Beverly Perdue Betsy Cochrane and Catherine Carter rely on grass roots outreach to gain name recognition in a state race. Perdue touts handshakes barbecue trips and an email supporter list while Cochrane emphasizes local ties TV ads and debates. Carter notes media interest limits but attends campus events and radio shows to build visibility as a Reform Party candidate.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Beverly Perdue
D-Craven
Perdue
Senate
General Assembly
Betsy Cochrane
Davie
Republican Party
Sues
Cochrane
Reform Party
Catherine Carter
Carter
Survey reveals where Floyd victims live now
RALEIGH AP A mail survey of Hurricane Floyd victims shows more than half of respondents are back in their homes while at least 16 percent still rely on temporary housing. Officials caution the results likely understate renter and displacement figures due to who responded and data limits.
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Raleigh
Eugene Byrd
State Commerce Department
Federal Emergency Management Agency For Housing Assistance
FEMA
Byrd
Jim Hunt
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