Public Affairs


August 25 2010
Another $1 billion in federal funds, amazingly, won't help the state's fiscal challenge

Another $1 billion in federal funds, amazingly, won't help the state's fiscal challenge

Andrew Meehan
In: Health Care / Life Sciences, Education, Public Affairs
Comments: 0

Our state's revenue situation is so unusual, a billion dollars in federal stimulus funds leads to spending cuts.

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August 24 2010
An insult to professional state employees

An insult to professional state employees

Ken Eudy
In: Public Affairs
Comments: 0

One of my business principles is to be fearless. It’s impossible to give clear, decisive advice to a client if you’re fearful.

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August 19 2010
Health care reform update:   If you like your health insurance plan, you CAN'T keep it.

Health care reform update: If you like your health insurance plan, you CAN'T keep it.

Paul Mahoney
In: Health Care / Life Sciences, Public Relations, Public Affairs
Comment: 1

Throughout the health care reform debate we heard that most people wouldn't be affected by the changes Congress was considering. The fears of those who doubted that message have been confirmed.

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August 16 2010
Blogging the budget – Teacher jobs saved, for now; cuts elsewhere

Blogging the budget – Teacher jobs saved, for now; cuts elsewhere

Andrew Meehan
In: Education, Public Affairs
Comments: 0

How is the education budget like the road budget? Relatively small budget cuts now could slowly erode the system's quality in the future.

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August 11 2010
End of an era?

End of an era?

Karen Albritton
In: Public Affairs
Comments: 0

Three years ago on a trip to DC, my family happened to be in the Senate gallery for a moment of history when Senator Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican Senator recognized West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd as the longest-serving member of Congress in history.

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August 03 2010
Blogging the Budget – Just what is this Highway Trust Fund everyone is so keen on saving?

Blogging the Budget – Just what is this Highway Trust Fund everyone is so keen on saving?

Andrew Meehan
In: Energy / Infrastructure, Public Affairs
Comments: 0

Many have pressed the Legislature to end raids on our state's highway funds. But what funds are they talking about, and just how do state roads, which are extensive in North Carolina, get built?

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July 31 2010
Experience is usability + concept

Experience is usability + concept

Todd Coats
In: Health Care / Life Sciences, Professional / Financial Services, Technology, Energy / Infrastructure, Education, Interactive, Advertising / Design, Public Relations, Public Affairs
Comments: 7

Design here takes many forms. Thanks to dedicated people, I've come to an understanding of what real user experience is all about.

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July 29 2010
Blogging the State Budget – Dept. of Things You Didn’t Know Needed Solving

Blogging the State Budget – Dept. of Things You Didn’t Know Needed Solving

Andrew Meehan
In: Public Affairs
Comments: 0

All kinds of provisions can make it into state budget legislation, including some that resolve problems you didn't think existed.

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