Gov. Bev Perdue announced Wednesday, Feb. 15, that Reed Elsevier Inc.—a world-leading provider of professional information solutions—will expand its operations in Cary. The company plans to create 350 jobs over the next five years and invest $1.75 million. The project was made possible in part by state grants from the Job Development Investment Grant.
“Creating jobs is my top priority and the fact that globally competitive companies continue to make investments like these proves we have a top-notch business climate and a tremendously talented workforce,” Perdue said. “Our legacy of strong investments in education and economic are continuing to pay off.”
Reed Elsevier was formed in 1993 when Reed International joined Elsevier NV, and the two entities focused on professional information solutions in the science, medical, legal, risk management and business-to-business sectors. Reed Elsevier currently consists of five major business units including: Elsevier, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, LexisNexis Legal & Professional, Reed Exhibitions and Reed Business Information. As part of this project, Reed Elsevier will concentrate additional marketing, sales, customer support and product development in the Wake County facility.
“We’re laser-focused on delivering greater value and better outcomes for our customers,” said Mike Walsh, CEO of LexisNexis Legal & Professional. “The expansion in Cary supports our mission to bring innovative products and services to market, even faster than today.”
The company currently employs more than 300 people in Cary and Charlotte. The group employs more than 30,000 people globally, including more than 16,000 in North America.
While individual wages for the positions will vary by job function, the overall average for the new jobs will be $91,644, plus benefits. The average annual wage in Wake County is $44,980.
To help facilitate this expansion, the state Economic Investment Committee voted to award a Job Development Investment Grant to Reed Elsevier. JDIGs are awarded only to new and expanding businesses and industrial projects whose benefits exceed the costs to the state and which would not be undertaken in North Carolina without the grant.
Under the terms of the JDIG, the company is eligible to receive a grant equal to 75 percent of the state personal income withholding taxes derived from the creation of new jobs for each of the 10 years in which the company meets annual performance targets. If Reed Elsevier meets the targets called for under the agreement and sustains them for 10 years, the JDIG could yield $8.86 million in maximum benefits for the company.
In addition, up to $2.95 million could be added to the state’s utility fund for infrastructure improvements in economically distressed counties. When a JDIG is awarded in Tier 3 counties such as Wake, 25 percent of the grant is allocated to this fund to encourage economic development in less prosperous areas.
Other partners who assisted with this project include: the N.C. Department of Commerce, N.C. Community Colleges, the Town of Cary and Cary Economic Develelopment.
Through Perdue’s JobsNOW initiative, the state continues to work aggressively to create well-paying jobs, train and retrain its workforce, and lay the foundation for a strong and sustainable economic future.
For more information about Reed Elsevier, including job opportunities, visit www.reedelsevier.com.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Gov. Perdue releases advisory panel on offshore energy report
Gov. Bev Perdue on Wednesday, Feb. 8, released the final report of the Governor’s Scientific Advisory Panel on Offshore Energy providing effective guidance to address North Carolina’s offshore potential energy resources—oil, natural gas, wind, thermal and hydrokinetic technologies.
“Our state and nation have critical energy needs if we are going to compete and win in the global marketplace, create jobs and keep our economy growing," Perdue said. "I am pleased and thankful for the diligent work of all the members of the panel. This report provides critical thinking and sound advice so North Carolina can move ahead, in a responsible way, to look at developing offshore energy resources so the state and nation move toward energy independence.”
The report found these resources will most likely be developed outside North Carolina’s jurisdictional waters. This means critical decisions concerning oil and gas exploration will be made at the federal level. The report also highlights that it is critical for Congress to ensure North Carolina receives its fair share of any royalty payments.
“Under current law, North Carolina would not receive a share of lease payments or royalties from development of offshore oil and gas,” the report said. “North Carolina should receive a fair share of leasing fees and royalties to cover these costs and to invest in environmental protection and economic development for the state.”
Gov. Perdue has called on Congress to enact legislation ensuring revenue sharing with the state. She will continue to insist that, before there is any exploration or development, the state must be guaranteed its fair share of revenues.
The report also said there is much more exploration necessary to determine if there is a significant oil and natural gas resource off the state’s coast.
“Previous geophysical exploration for oil and gas in offshore North Carolina suggests limited resources of oil (about 36 days of current U.S. demand) and gas (about 246 days of current U.S. demand),” the report said. “However, larger reservoirs of recoverable oil and gas may be discovered during new, more intense exploration.”
The panel found that North Carolina has the largest offshore wind resource on the east coast.
“The offshore-wind industry may offer significant opportunities for renewable energy generation and for economic development and job creation,” the panel said. “North Carolina’s extensive coastline and large offshore wind resources appear to make it a prime area for offshore wind development.”
According to the report, North Carolina should continue to move ahead to promote opportunities for offshore-wind development with the appropriate statutes, rules and regulations that “foster and encourage appropriate offshore-wind development consistent with concerns for the coastal environment and communities.” The report said the state needed to “engage with the industry to attract to North Carolina a wide range of supply-chain facilities and jobs associated with the emerging wind-energy industry.”
Research and development on other forms of ocean renewable energy—such as thermal and hydrokinetic technologies—is ongoing and appears promising, although these technologies are not yet ready for widespread commercial development. North Carolina is poised to be a leader in the research and development of these potential energy resources. This is due to the state’s unique geographic position between two major ocean currents which meet off Cape Hatteras combined with a strong foundation in energy research and technology innovations.
The panel recommended the state create a program of research and data collection to ensure there is adequate information to evaluate the impacts of offshore energy exploration and energy development. It also suggested North Carolina should engage in comprehensive ocean and coastal resource management to ensure the sustainable and best use of ocean and coastal resources.
The panel’s findings and recommendations stress that development of any offshore energy resources carries risks and benefits.
“Exploration and development of offshore energy resources—oil and natural gas, wind and hydrokinetic technologies and thermal—pose environmental and economic benefits,” the panel said in its findings. “The development of any sources of offshore energy, whether renewable or fossil fuel, will likely have some socioeconomic and environmental impacts. … and challenges related to infrastructure development, including transmission.”
Perdue issued Executive Order 23 in September 2009 creating the Scientific Advisory Panel on Offshore Energy. The 15-member panel was led by former N.C. Supreme Court Justice Willis Whichard. The diverse and knowledgeable scientific panel—with representatives from the energy industry, scientific experts and environmental advocates—developed consensus findings and recommendations in the 146-page report.
“I am most grateful to Justice Whichard and all the members of the panel for sharing the expertise and their hard work, dedication and concern for our state and its precious coast,” Perdue said.
“This panel’s work is an essential step in assessing the impact of offshore-energy development in North Carolina,” the panel said in its findings. “But taking the next steps to develop offshore energy will require a united effort to assess the impacts on North Carolina’s economy, communities and natural resources, to promote economic development of offshore energy that boosts North Carolina’s economy and to establish North Carolina as a leader in offshore-energy development.”
The full report is available online.
“Our state and nation have critical energy needs if we are going to compete and win in the global marketplace, create jobs and keep our economy growing," Perdue said. "I am pleased and thankful for the diligent work of all the members of the panel. This report provides critical thinking and sound advice so North Carolina can move ahead, in a responsible way, to look at developing offshore energy resources so the state and nation move toward energy independence.”
The report found these resources will most likely be developed outside North Carolina’s jurisdictional waters. This means critical decisions concerning oil and gas exploration will be made at the federal level. The report also highlights that it is critical for Congress to ensure North Carolina receives its fair share of any royalty payments.
“Under current law, North Carolina would not receive a share of lease payments or royalties from development of offshore oil and gas,” the report said. “North Carolina should receive a fair share of leasing fees and royalties to cover these costs and to invest in environmental protection and economic development for the state.”
Gov. Perdue has called on Congress to enact legislation ensuring revenue sharing with the state. She will continue to insist that, before there is any exploration or development, the state must be guaranteed its fair share of revenues.
The report also said there is much more exploration necessary to determine if there is a significant oil and natural gas resource off the state’s coast.
“Previous geophysical exploration for oil and gas in offshore North Carolina suggests limited resources of oil (about 36 days of current U.S. demand) and gas (about 246 days of current U.S. demand),” the report said. “However, larger reservoirs of recoverable oil and gas may be discovered during new, more intense exploration.”
The panel found that North Carolina has the largest offshore wind resource on the east coast.
“The offshore-wind industry may offer significant opportunities for renewable energy generation and for economic development and job creation,” the panel said. “North Carolina’s extensive coastline and large offshore wind resources appear to make it a prime area for offshore wind development.”
According to the report, North Carolina should continue to move ahead to promote opportunities for offshore-wind development with the appropriate statutes, rules and regulations that “foster and encourage appropriate offshore-wind development consistent with concerns for the coastal environment and communities.” The report said the state needed to “engage with the industry to attract to North Carolina a wide range of supply-chain facilities and jobs associated with the emerging wind-energy industry.”
Research and development on other forms of ocean renewable energy—such as thermal and hydrokinetic technologies—is ongoing and appears promising, although these technologies are not yet ready for widespread commercial development. North Carolina is poised to be a leader in the research and development of these potential energy resources. This is due to the state’s unique geographic position between two major ocean currents which meet off Cape Hatteras combined with a strong foundation in energy research and technology innovations.
The panel recommended the state create a program of research and data collection to ensure there is adequate information to evaluate the impacts of offshore energy exploration and energy development. It also suggested North Carolina should engage in comprehensive ocean and coastal resource management to ensure the sustainable and best use of ocean and coastal resources.
The panel’s findings and recommendations stress that development of any offshore energy resources carries risks and benefits.
“Exploration and development of offshore energy resources—oil and natural gas, wind and hydrokinetic technologies and thermal—pose environmental and economic benefits,” the panel said in its findings. “The development of any sources of offshore energy, whether renewable or fossil fuel, will likely have some socioeconomic and environmental impacts. … and challenges related to infrastructure development, including transmission.”
Perdue issued Executive Order 23 in September 2009 creating the Scientific Advisory Panel on Offshore Energy. The 15-member panel was led by former N.C. Supreme Court Justice Willis Whichard. The diverse and knowledgeable scientific panel—with representatives from the energy industry, scientific experts and environmental advocates—developed consensus findings and recommendations in the 146-page report.
“I am most grateful to Justice Whichard and all the members of the panel for sharing the expertise and their hard work, dedication and concern for our state and its precious coast,” Perdue said.
“This panel’s work is an essential step in assessing the impact of offshore-energy development in North Carolina,” the panel said in its findings. “But taking the next steps to develop offshore energy will require a united effort to assess the impacts on North Carolina’s economy, communities and natural resources, to promote economic development of offshore energy that boosts North Carolina’s economy and to establish North Carolina as a leader in offshore-energy development.”
The full report is available online.
Friday, February 10, 2012
NCDOT awards $2.9 million contract to resurface roads in Orange County
The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to resurface nearly eight miles of roadway in Orange County.
The $2.9 million contract was awarded to Rea Contracting, a division of Lane Construction Corp. of Charlotte. Work can begin as early as April 2 and is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 10.
The following roadways will be resurfaced:
• .83 miles of U.S. 15/501 from just east of Erwin Road to the Durham County line;
• 1.6 miles of N.C. 86/Martin Luther King Boulevard from Estes Drive to Franklin Street;
• .47 miles of S. Greensboro Street from Main Street to Rand Street;
• 1.5 miles of N. Greensboro Street/Hillsborough Road from Lorraine Street to Main Street;
• 1.5 miles of Seawell School Road from High School Road to Estes Drive;
• .8 miles of Seawell School Road/High School Road near Homestead Road; and
• 1.2 miles of Orange High School Road from the U.S. 70 Bypass to Miller Road.
Resurfacing these sections of roadway will extend the lifespan of the pavement, improve safety and provide a smoother ride for motorists.
This is one of 31 contracts totaling $85.5 million awarded by Conti for highway and bridge projects across North Carolina. NCDOT awarded the contracts to the lowest bidders, as required by state law. The bids received on the projects awarded came in about 7.5 percent, or about $7 million, below NCDOT estimates. Since Gov. Bev Perdue took office in January of 2009, NCDOT has awarded 472 highway contracts totaling $3.6 billion to ensure that all North Carolinians have access to jobs and educational opportunities.
For more information about funding for infrastructure improvements in North Carolina, as well as other NCDOT projects and activities, visit www.ncdot.gov.
The $2.9 million contract was awarded to Rea Contracting, a division of Lane Construction Corp. of Charlotte. Work can begin as early as April 2 and is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 10.
The following roadways will be resurfaced:
• .83 miles of U.S. 15/501 from just east of Erwin Road to the Durham County line;
• 1.6 miles of N.C. 86/Martin Luther King Boulevard from Estes Drive to Franklin Street;
• .47 miles of S. Greensboro Street from Main Street to Rand Street;
• 1.5 miles of N. Greensboro Street/Hillsborough Road from Lorraine Street to Main Street;
• 1.5 miles of Seawell School Road from High School Road to Estes Drive;
• .8 miles of Seawell School Road/High School Road near Homestead Road; and
• 1.2 miles of Orange High School Road from the U.S. 70 Bypass to Miller Road.
Resurfacing these sections of roadway will extend the lifespan of the pavement, improve safety and provide a smoother ride for motorists.
This is one of 31 contracts totaling $85.5 million awarded by Conti for highway and bridge projects across North Carolina. NCDOT awarded the contracts to the lowest bidders, as required by state law. The bids received on the projects awarded came in about 7.5 percent, or about $7 million, below NCDOT estimates. Since Gov. Bev Perdue took office in January of 2009, NCDOT has awarded 472 highway contracts totaling $3.6 billion to ensure that all North Carolinians have access to jobs and educational opportunities.
For more information about funding for infrastructure improvements in North Carolina, as well as other NCDOT projects and activities, visit www.ncdot.gov.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Perdue appoints Judge Leon Stanback as Interim Durham DA
Gov. Bev Perdue on Wednesday, Feb. 1, appointed retired Superior Court Judge A. Leon Stanback to serve as interim District Attorney for Durham County.
“Judge Stanback has served North Carolina and the Durham community with distinction as a prosecutor, parole commissioner and Superior Court judge,” Gov. Perdue said. “He is the ideal person to bring strong leadership to the district attorney’s office at this challenging time.”
Judge Stanback served as a Superior Court judge for the 14th judicial district beginning in 1989 until his retirement in 2009. His distinguished legal career includes his private law practice and his service both as a member of the North Carolina Parole Commission and as an assistant district attorney in Guilford County.
“Judge Stanback has served North Carolina and the Durham community with distinction as a prosecutor, parole commissioner and Superior Court judge,” Gov. Perdue said. “He is the ideal person to bring strong leadership to the district attorney’s office at this challenging time.”
Judge Stanback served as a Superior Court judge for the 14th judicial district beginning in 1989 until his retirement in 2009. His distinguished legal career includes his private law practice and his service both as a member of the North Carolina Parole Commission and as an assistant district attorney in Guilford County.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Sierra Nevada taps North Carolina
Gov. Bev Perdue on Wednesday, Jan. 25, joined executives from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.—an independent, family-owned pioneer in craft brewing—in announcing that they will locate a brewing facility for the East Coast in Mills River as well as an on-site restaurant. The project was made possible in part by a $1.025 million grant from the One North Carolina Fund.
Perdue was joined by Sierra Nevada CEO Ken Grossman and other local officials for the announcement in Henderson County.
The company plans to create 95 full-time jobs as part of the grant and invest $107.5 million during the next five years in Henderson County. In addition, the company expects to hire another 80 part-time employees and expects to create about 60 construction and mechanical jobs during its 24-month building phase. These jobs will be created in gradual phases starting in mid to late 2012 and continuing through 2013.
“We are proud that Sierra Nevada—with its tradition of innovation, stewardship and quality—chose to tap all the great things North Carolina had to offer,” said Perdue. “This announcement enhances a burgeoning craft beer industry in our state. The investment, jobs and brand recognition Sierra Nevada brings will be a boon to this region and help confirm North Carolina as a destination for innovation.”
North Carolina is home to more craft breweries than any Southern state—21 brewpubs and 28 production breweries—with western North Carolina being particularly strong. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s first craft breweries and helped to popularize the bold and flavorful beers that are the hallmarks of the craft beer industry. Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada continues to be recognized for the use of only whole-cone hops and for the quality and craftsmanship of their products. Sierra Nevada currently employs in excess of 500 dedicated employees and is the second largest privately held brewery in the United States.
“After carefully looking at more than 200 sites east of the Mississippi, Sierra Nevada is pleased to locate our second brewery in Henderson County,” said Grossman. “We are very grateful to the officials in Mills River, Henderson County and the State of North Carolina whose time, effort and commitment were instrumental in making this happen. We are proud to be associated with the many fine breweries that call North Carolina home.”
Salaries will vary by job function, but the average annual wage for the new jobs will be $41,526 plus benefits. The Henderson County average annual wage is $32,240.
The One NC Fund provides financial assistance, through local governments, to attract business projects that will stimulate economic activity and create new jobs in the state. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for grant funds. These grants also require and are contingent upon local matches.
“Sierra Nevada knows that North Carolina is a place where the business climate will help them grow and thrive,” said Sen. Tom Apodaca, of Hendersonville. “I’m sure my sons are looking forward to buying some of the first bottles brewed here.”
For more information about Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. including job opportunities, please visit SierraNevada.com.
Perdue was joined by Sierra Nevada CEO Ken Grossman and other local officials for the announcement in Henderson County.
The company plans to create 95 full-time jobs as part of the grant and invest $107.5 million during the next five years in Henderson County. In addition, the company expects to hire another 80 part-time employees and expects to create about 60 construction and mechanical jobs during its 24-month building phase. These jobs will be created in gradual phases starting in mid to late 2012 and continuing through 2013.
“We are proud that Sierra Nevada—with its tradition of innovation, stewardship and quality—chose to tap all the great things North Carolina had to offer,” said Perdue. “This announcement enhances a burgeoning craft beer industry in our state. The investment, jobs and brand recognition Sierra Nevada brings will be a boon to this region and help confirm North Carolina as a destination for innovation.”
North Carolina is home to more craft breweries than any Southern state—21 brewpubs and 28 production breweries—with western North Carolina being particularly strong. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s first craft breweries and helped to popularize the bold and flavorful beers that are the hallmarks of the craft beer industry. Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada continues to be recognized for the use of only whole-cone hops and for the quality and craftsmanship of their products. Sierra Nevada currently employs in excess of 500 dedicated employees and is the second largest privately held brewery in the United States.
“After carefully looking at more than 200 sites east of the Mississippi, Sierra Nevada is pleased to locate our second brewery in Henderson County,” said Grossman. “We are very grateful to the officials in Mills River, Henderson County and the State of North Carolina whose time, effort and commitment were instrumental in making this happen. We are proud to be associated with the many fine breweries that call North Carolina home.”
Salaries will vary by job function, but the average annual wage for the new jobs will be $41,526 plus benefits. The Henderson County average annual wage is $32,240.
The One NC Fund provides financial assistance, through local governments, to attract business projects that will stimulate economic activity and create new jobs in the state. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for grant funds. These grants also require and are contingent upon local matches.
“Sierra Nevada knows that North Carolina is a place where the business climate will help them grow and thrive,” said Sen. Tom Apodaca, of Hendersonville. “I’m sure my sons are looking forward to buying some of the first bottles brewed here.”
For more information about Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. including job opportunities, please visit SierraNevada.com.
Chemical manufacturer to create 19 jobs in Caldwell County
Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Lubrimetal Corporation, a member of the Lubrimetal family of companies, will locate a new facility in Caldwell County. The company plans to create 19 jobs and invest $1.9 million over the next three years in Granite Falls. The project was made possible in part by a $38,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.
“My top priority is creating jobs,” Gov. Perdue said. “Our history of investing in education and workforce and job training programs has created a strong business climate where manufacturers can thrive in a global market. We must get back to supporting these programs so that more companies like Lubrimetal will move to or expand in North Carolina.”
Lubrimetal, an Italian-owned family company founded in 1959, is a leading producer of lubricants for the wire drawing industry. The company plans to develop a manufacturing facility for the production of wet and dry lubricants for the drawing of steel and non-ferrous wires. The new facility will allow Lubrimetal to meet growing market demand in North America.
Salaries will vary by job function, but the average annual wage for the new jobs will be $41,316, plus benefits. The Caldwell County average annual wage is $29,796.
For more information about Lubimetal, including job opportunities, go to www.lubrimetal.com.
“The creation of a new factory in the United States has been an important part of our global strategy,” said Giorgio Corso, executive vice president of Lubrimetal Corporation. “All the partners involved have worked tirelessly to help make our decision easier. These people should be commended for their work to bring jobs to the people of Caldwell County. I believe we have made the right decision to locate here and that there is a very strong future for Lubrimetal Corporation and the people of the community we are proud to be joining.”
The One NC Fund provides financial assistance, through local governments, to attract business projects that will stimulate economic activity and create new jobs in the state. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for grant funds. These grants also require and are contingent upon local matches.
North Carolina continues to have a top-ranked business climate. Through Gov. Perdue’s JobsNOW initiative, the state works aggressively to create jobs, train and retrain its workforce, and lay the foundation for a strong and sustainable economic future.
Through use of the One NC Fund, more than 60,000 jobs and $11 billion in investment have been created since 2001. Other partners that helped with this project include: the N.C. Department of Commerce, N.C. Community Colleges, Caldwell County, the Town of Granite Falls, N. C. Rural Economic Development Center and Caldwell Economic Development Commission.
“My top priority is creating jobs,” Gov. Perdue said. “Our history of investing in education and workforce and job training programs has created a strong business climate where manufacturers can thrive in a global market. We must get back to supporting these programs so that more companies like Lubrimetal will move to or expand in North Carolina.”
Lubrimetal, an Italian-owned family company founded in 1959, is a leading producer of lubricants for the wire drawing industry. The company plans to develop a manufacturing facility for the production of wet and dry lubricants for the drawing of steel and non-ferrous wires. The new facility will allow Lubrimetal to meet growing market demand in North America.
Salaries will vary by job function, but the average annual wage for the new jobs will be $41,316, plus benefits. The Caldwell County average annual wage is $29,796.
For more information about Lubimetal, including job opportunities, go to www.lubrimetal.com.
“The creation of a new factory in the United States has been an important part of our global strategy,” said Giorgio Corso, executive vice president of Lubrimetal Corporation. “All the partners involved have worked tirelessly to help make our decision easier. These people should be commended for their work to bring jobs to the people of Caldwell County. I believe we have made the right decision to locate here and that there is a very strong future for Lubrimetal Corporation and the people of the community we are proud to be joining.”
The One NC Fund provides financial assistance, through local governments, to attract business projects that will stimulate economic activity and create new jobs in the state. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for grant funds. These grants also require and are contingent upon local matches.
North Carolina continues to have a top-ranked business climate. Through Gov. Perdue’s JobsNOW initiative, the state works aggressively to create jobs, train and retrain its workforce, and lay the foundation for a strong and sustainable economic future.
Through use of the One NC Fund, more than 60,000 jobs and $11 billion in investment have been created since 2001. Other partners that helped with this project include: the N.C. Department of Commerce, N.C. Community Colleges, Caldwell County, the Town of Granite Falls, N. C. Rural Economic Development Center and Caldwell Economic Development Commission.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Mayors across North Carolina back Gov. Perdue’s education plan
Mayors from across North Carolina have issued an open letter asking the people of North Carolina to support Gov. Perdue’s plan to reverse the cuts the Republican-controlled General Assembly imposed on schools.
The 53 mayors, from cities such as Wilmington and Durham to towns such as Bear Grass and Pilot Mountain, support the governor’s proposal to temporarily restore a fraction of a penny that the General Assembly let expire and to devote all of that revenue to education—a fraction of a penny for progress.
“The legislature’s budget has hurt education at all levels—from pre-k all the way through higher education—and has led to higher class sizes and the loss of teacher and teaching assistant positions right here in our local schools,” the mayors wrote. “With their budget forcing even more teacher layoffs next year, we must act to prevent these additional cuts.”
The mayors echoed the governor’s message that education is critical to our children’s future and to the economic future of the state.
“Investing in education is central to our ability to attract new jobs and businesses to our state,” the mayors wrote. “When companies talk about moving here or expanding, their first question is whether we have the educated, skilled workforce they need.”
The 53 mayors, from cities such as Wilmington and Durham to towns such as Bear Grass and Pilot Mountain, support the governor’s proposal to temporarily restore a fraction of a penny that the General Assembly let expire and to devote all of that revenue to education—a fraction of a penny for progress.
“The legislature’s budget has hurt education at all levels—from pre-k all the way through higher education—and has led to higher class sizes and the loss of teacher and teaching assistant positions right here in our local schools,” the mayors wrote. “With their budget forcing even more teacher layoffs next year, we must act to prevent these additional cuts.”
The mayors echoed the governor’s message that education is critical to our children’s future and to the economic future of the state.
“Investing in education is central to our ability to attract new jobs and businesses to our state,” the mayors wrote. “When companies talk about moving here or expanding, their first question is whether we have the educated, skilled workforce they need.”
Monday, January 23, 2012
State to help taxpayers with individual income debt payment program
Gov. Bev Perdue announced Wednesday, Jan. 18, that the North Carolina Department of Revenue is launching the Individual Income Tax Debt Payment Program to help individuals catch up on unpaid taxes.
This time-limited program will help individuals resolve unpaid taxes and get back on their feet financially by waiving certain penalties and fees and offering payment plan options. Participating taxpayers can avoid forced collections such as garnishments, liens and levies.
“This is exactly the type of program we need to help our fellow North Carolinians down the path to economic recovery,” said Gov. Bev Perdue. “We are making it easier for our citizens to work with state government.”
The program provides a favorable and easy payment opportunity for taxpayers who have accrued debt, often because of a weakened economy. Eligible taxpayers could save as much as 35 to 40 percent by participating in the program.
The debt payment program ends April 30.
Any taxpayer who has properly filed their tax returns with NCDOR and has received a notice for unpaid taxes prior to Jan. 1, 2012, may participate. A taxpayer who has not filed a return, does not currently have an outstanding tax liability or is the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation or prosecution is not eligible.
In exchange for a taxpayer paying the balance of tax and interest owed by April 30, NCDOR will waive certain, unpaid civil penalties and fees.
“We are excited to offer this payment program to our citizens,” said Secretary of Revenue David Hoyle. “It will help them resolve their tax liabilities easily and have a fresh start in 2012.”
Anyone interested in participating should contact the NCDOR local service center nearest them or call 1-877-252-4983. For detailed information about the program, please visit the North Carolina Department of Revenue website.
This time-limited program will help individuals resolve unpaid taxes and get back on their feet financially by waiving certain penalties and fees and offering payment plan options. Participating taxpayers can avoid forced collections such as garnishments, liens and levies.
“This is exactly the type of program we need to help our fellow North Carolinians down the path to economic recovery,” said Gov. Bev Perdue. “We are making it easier for our citizens to work with state government.”
The program provides a favorable and easy payment opportunity for taxpayers who have accrued debt, often because of a weakened economy. Eligible taxpayers could save as much as 35 to 40 percent by participating in the program.
The debt payment program ends April 30.
Any taxpayer who has properly filed their tax returns with NCDOR and has received a notice for unpaid taxes prior to Jan. 1, 2012, may participate. A taxpayer who has not filed a return, does not currently have an outstanding tax liability or is the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation or prosecution is not eligible.
In exchange for a taxpayer paying the balance of tax and interest owed by April 30, NCDOR will waive certain, unpaid civil penalties and fees.
“We are excited to offer this payment program to our citizens,” said Secretary of Revenue David Hoyle. “It will help them resolve their tax liabilities easily and have a fresh start in 2012.”
Anyone interested in participating should contact the NCDOR local service center nearest them or call 1-877-252-4983. For detailed information about the program, please visit the North Carolina Department of Revenue website.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Gov. Perdue issues disaster declaration for Burke and Rutherford counties
Gov. Bev Perdue today issued a disaster declaration for Burke and Rutherford counties following the severe weather and tornadoes that struck on the evening of Jan. 11.
“I will make sure that any possible aid is provided to those who suffered damages from the tornadoes and other severe weather,” Perdue said. “It is critical that we help get our fellow North Carolinians back in their homes as soon as possible.”
The declaration allows the governor to make available individual assistance for victims of the storms, typically in the form of grants for housing and other essential needs up to a maximum of $30,400.
Perdue dispatched a letter Friday asking for assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration. That federal agency can provide low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and businesses that suffered damage from the storms.
The storms that rolled across the state that evening caused more than 15 injuries, destroyed 25 homes and damaged dozens of others in the two counties. Both counties declared a local state of emergency the evening of the storms.
On Jan. 13, damage assessment teams from North Carolina Emergency Management and the SBA assisted local officials in both counties in determining the extent of the damage. Those assessments did not meet the threshold for a presidential disaster declaration, but Perdue proceeded with a state declaration and is awaiting action by the SBA.
“I will make sure that any possible aid is provided to those who suffered damages from the tornadoes and other severe weather,” Perdue said. “It is critical that we help get our fellow North Carolinians back in their homes as soon as possible.”
The declaration allows the governor to make available individual assistance for victims of the storms, typically in the form of grants for housing and other essential needs up to a maximum of $30,400.
Perdue dispatched a letter Friday asking for assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration. That federal agency can provide low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and businesses that suffered damage from the storms.
The storms that rolled across the state that evening caused more than 15 injuries, destroyed 25 homes and damaged dozens of others in the two counties. Both counties declared a local state of emergency the evening of the storms.
On Jan. 13, damage assessment teams from North Carolina Emergency Management and the SBA assisted local officials in both counties in determining the extent of the damage. Those assessments did not meet the threshold for a presidential disaster declaration, but Perdue proceeded with a state declaration and is awaiting action by the SBA.
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