In Our Own Words
In Our Own Words
Legislators Use SEANC Members' Budget-Saving Ideas
Suzanne Beasley, Lobbyist | June 29, 2011
In February SEANC presented lawmakers with a list of ideas compiled from members that would save the state money or generate much-needed income to close a more than $2 billion budget shortfall, while also maintaining vital public services and the people who provide them.
The “Take Pride in Carolina” report was distributed to every legislator and received statewide media coverage. Now with the state budget in place, it is clear that SEANC members’ voices made a real difference. Below is a list of recommendations from the “Take Pride in Carolina” report that were included in the state budget or in other legislation during this session.
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Join Me On This Journey
Dana Cope, Executive Director | March 16, 2011
The Blue Ridge Mountains, the Outer Banks, our universities and the Research Triangle are just some of the things that make North Carolina a great place to live! But what we sometimes forget are the other things that make North Carolina so special - public services that keep hospitals open, roads safe and students in classrooms.
