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North Carolina Drops One Spot In CNBC’s Top States for Business, Ranks Second Overall
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Economist Mike Walden: What Are the Key Challenges for North Carolina’s Future?
Economy
CLC Staff
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March 8, 2024
by Mike Walden, writing for NC State Univerity's CALS News Long ago, my father told me it was always good to look ahead. Why? Because...
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Town of Cary Audit Unveiled, Highlights Wasteful Government Spending At Local Level
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Budget Passes North Carolina General Assembly, Heads to Governor Stein for Further Action
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House and Senate Release Budget, Votes Expected In Coming Days
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After announcing a framework had been agreed to in...
North Carolina House Overrides Four More Vetoes
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The North Carolina House overrode four vetoes yesterday, bringing...
