The public-private partnership for schools legislation is making its way through the NC General Assembly. And so far the news is good. The Senate Finance Committee met last week and gave it a favorable vote. They did make one change, … Continue reading
It’s one of Mayor Meeker’s top priorities: improving the way the city approves new buildings, shopping centers, and neighborhoods. On Tuesday of this week, the business community came to the table with an offer to help check this off the … Continue reading
We think John makes a really good case against the case for school impact fees. John Hood’s Daily Journal Phony Case for Impact Fees By John Hood May 01, 2006 RALEIGH – There are many politicians and political activists in … Continue reading
Ok. We know what happens when we take a stand on an issue: other groups, individuals, and special interest groups take jabs at us. We understand this because, well, that’s the world we live in. That’s part of the process … Continue reading
This just in… From the Insider (a local political news service): “The state Court of Appeals has ruled that Durham County did not have the legal authority to impose impact fees on new residential development. The ruling upholds a lower … Continue reading