School: Chief received special deal
CHARLOTTE — Rodney Monroe got “preferential treatment” and was improperly awarded a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University last year, according to a new report. But VCU investigators found no evidence that Monroe did anything wrong, instead placing the blame on a small group of faculty and administrators who pushed the degree through.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
DWI Paperwork Under Scrutiny
DWI paperwork under scrutiny
SMITHFIELD — Dozens of people charged with drunken driving in Johnston County have had their cases essentially erased by dismissal forms that investigators are examining for evidence of tampering. A review of copies of court files seized by agents from the State Bureau of Investigation reveals documents with mismatched dates and inconsistent justification for dismissals.
SMITHFIELD — Dozens of people charged with drunken driving in Johnston County have had their cases essentially erased by dismissal forms that investigators are examining for evidence of tampering. A review of copies of court files seized by agents from the State Bureau of Investigation reveals documents with mismatched dates and inconsistent justification for dismissals.
State Candidates Differ On Unions
Senate candidates differ on unions
GREENSBORO — Two business groups that back U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole say the Republican’s stance on union-related issues are a key factor in winning their support. In particular, Dole opposes so-called card-check legislation that would make it easier for workers to unionize by letting a majority of workers simply sign a union card rather than holding a secret election.
Battle Rages Over Textbook Prices
Battle Rages Over Textbook Prices
By David J. Koon
RALEIGH — Textbook publishers have come under intense scrutiny because the prices of textbooks keep going up. Students have been hit by these prices and must pay hundreds of dollars for books from which only small portions are assigned. Yet innovations, from faculty use of online resources to students’ exchange of books through Facebook and online retailers, might soon change this industry.
By David J. Koon
RALEIGH — Textbook publishers have come under intense scrutiny because the prices of textbooks keep going up. Students have been hit by these prices and must pay hundreds of dollars for books from which only small portions are assigned. Yet innovations, from faculty use of online resources to students’ exchange of books through Facebook and online retailers, might soon change this industry.
Drill Baby Drill...A message from Environment NC
"Drill, baby, drill"? Is that for real?I couldn't quite believe it myself when I heard the crowd at the Republican National Convention last week, whipped up into a frenzy over the idea of opening our precious coasts to new drilling. Click here to see and hear it for yourself.
In the last few days, 10,000 of us have urged our representatives and senators in Congress to say no to new offshore drilling, no to putting our beautiful coasts at risk of devastating spills, and no to the false hope of a quick-and-dirty fix to our energy problems. That's a fantastic accomplishment in such a short time.
But frankly, we need to do more to make ourselves heard over the din of "drill, baby, drill" -- especially when Big Oil's propaganda machine can so easily amplify their call on Capitol Hill.As soon as the next few days, Congress will vote on whether to pass an energy policy paid for by Big Oil or one that puts us on a path toward a clean, sustainable energy future.
Tell Congress to put a stop to the Big Oil agenda right now.
http://www.environmentamerica.org/action/drill-baby-drill-congress?id=ES
We're raising the voice of people from all over the country to expose Big Oil's self-serving agenda, which includes:
Saying NO to clean energy and energy efficiency tax credits,
Saying YES to $13.5 billion in tax giveaways to the oil industry, and
Saying YES to new drilling off our coasts.
Let's face facts. Big Oil's agenda is not about saving us money at the pump. It's about making them more money any way they can. As outrageous as that is, we cannot win without Congress hearing from more Americans like you.
http://www.environmentamerica.org/action/drill-baby-drill-congress?id=ES
"Drill, baby, drill" is no solution to our energy problems, not by a long shot. Help us stand up to Big Oil today.
Thanks, as always, for making it all possible.
Elizabeth Ouzts
Environment North Carolina State Director
ElizabethO@environmentnorthcarolina.orghttp://www.environmentnorthcarolina.org
P.S. Thanks again for your support. Please feel free to share this e-mail with your family and friends.
In the last few days, 10,000 of us have urged our representatives and senators in Congress to say no to new offshore drilling, no to putting our beautiful coasts at risk of devastating spills, and no to the false hope of a quick-and-dirty fix to our energy problems. That's a fantastic accomplishment in such a short time.
But frankly, we need to do more to make ourselves heard over the din of "drill, baby, drill" -- especially when Big Oil's propaganda machine can so easily amplify their call on Capitol Hill.As soon as the next few days, Congress will vote on whether to pass an energy policy paid for by Big Oil or one that puts us on a path toward a clean, sustainable energy future.
Tell Congress to put a stop to the Big Oil agenda right now.
http://www.environmentamerica.org/action/drill-baby-drill-congress?id=ES
We're raising the voice of people from all over the country to expose Big Oil's self-serving agenda, which includes:
Saying NO to clean energy and energy efficiency tax credits,
Saying YES to $13.5 billion in tax giveaways to the oil industry, and
Saying YES to new drilling off our coasts.
Let's face facts. Big Oil's agenda is not about saving us money at the pump. It's about making them more money any way they can. As outrageous as that is, we cannot win without Congress hearing from more Americans like you.
http://www.environmentamerica.org/action/drill-baby-drill-congress?id=ES
"Drill, baby, drill" is no solution to our energy problems, not by a long shot. Help us stand up to Big Oil today.
Thanks, as always, for making it all possible.
Elizabeth Ouzts
Environment North Carolina State Director
ElizabethO@environmentnorthcarolina.orghttp://www.environmentnorthcarolina.org
P.S. Thanks again for your support. Please feel free to share this e-mail with your family and friends.
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee for MH/DD/SAS
Provided is a link to the Legislative Oversight Committee on Mental Health/Development Disabilities/Substance Abuse Services (MH/DD/SAS). This committee is made up of Senators and House of Representative members who come together to discuss what is happening across the state. After the meeting has taken place, all handouts and meeting agendas are posted to this site. Check it out!
http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/DocumentSites/browseDocSite.asp?nID=20
http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/DocumentSites/browseDocSite.asp?nID=20
Monday, September 8, 2008
Legislative Update
The two-year legislative session is complete. The decisions made by lawmakers will have an impact on North Carolina for years to come. But all that work can get buried in legalese. So the Civitas Institute’s policy staff has put together a Legislative Recap Series designed to guide you through the session--including what they did and didn't do. The second three installments of nine are: healthcare, higher education and energy & environment.Click the link below to view the report:http://www.nccivitas.org/media/publication-archive/legislative-update/legislative-recap-series
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