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Carolina Newsmakers
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Saturday, 24 September 2011 20:15 |
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Bob Phillips, executive director of Common Cause, joins Don Curtis to talk about the redistricting plans approved by state lawmakers earlier this year. Phillips also discusses a proposal that would overhaul state elections, lobbying and ethics boards. |
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Saturday, 17 September 2011 23:00 |
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House Speaker Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenburg, talks with Don Curtis about the recent special legislative session that included a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. Tillis also says North Carolina needs a constitutional amendment that would guarantee the state’s right to work status. |
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Saturday, 10 September 2011 23:00 |
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State Rep. Bryan Holloway, R-Stokes, joins Don Curtis to discuss a constitutional amendment that would overhaul the governance of the Department of Public Instruction. Holloway also talks about redistricting proposals passed by state lawmakers earlier this year. |
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Saturday, 03 September 2011 23:00 |
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Political consultant Gary Pearce joins Don Curtis to discuss the redistricting proposals recently submitted for federal approval. Pearce also talks about the political implications of a proposed constitutional amendment being considered by state lawmakers later this month. |
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Saturday, 27 August 2011 23:00 |
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Secretary of State Elaine Marshall talks with Don Curtis about an investigation involving agents in collegiate sports. Marshall also discusses how the agency has been impacted by recent state budget cuts. In addition, she says there's a "serious uptick" in the number of Ponzi schemes in North Carolina |
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Friday, 19 August 2011 23:00 |
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Treasurer Janet Cowell joins Don Curtis to discuss how investments for the state pension plan have performed during the past year. Cowell also talks about the likelihood of North Carolina's credit rating being downgraded in the months ahead. |
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Saturday, 13 August 2011 23:00 |
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State Auditor Beth Wood talks with Don Curtis about how the agency is dealing with budget cuts. Wood also talks about a recent audit that revealed money-skimming problems with a program at NC Central University. |
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Friday, 05 August 2011 23:00 |
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Ran Coble, executive director of the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research, joins Don Curtis to discuss redistricting proposals approved by state lawmakers. Coble also talks about long-term infrastructure needs as the state deals with the large population growth. |
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Friday, 29 July 2011 23:00 |
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John Hood, president and CEO of the John Locke Foundation, talks with Don Curtis about the recent work of legislative Republicans during the 2011 session. Hood also reacts to GOP plans to redraw congressional and legislative districts. |
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Friday, 22 July 2011 23:00 |
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House Speaker President Pro Tempore Dale Folwell, R-Forsyth, joins Don Curtis to review the major issues addressed by lawmakers during the 2011 legislative session. Folwell also weighs in on efforts to reform the state's workers compensation system. |
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Friday, 15 July 2011 23:00 |
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Senate president Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, joins Don Curtis to review the major issues addressed by lawmakers during the 2011 legislative session. Berger also looks toward the special redistricting session and possible vetoes that will be overridden by the Republican majority. |
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Friday, 08 July 2011 23:00 |
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Dr. Scott Ralls, president of the N.C. Community Colleges System, joins Don Curtis to talk about how recent budget cuts will impact the operations of the state's 58 community college campuses. |
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Friday, 01 July 2011 23:00 |
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Democratic Congressman Brad Miller talks with Rick Martinez about the battle in Washington over raising the debt ceiling. Miller says lawmakers should take necessary steps to avoid defaulting on its debts. |
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Friday, 24 June 2011 23:00 |
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NC State University professor Dr. Andy Taylor joins Don Curtis to talk about the political impact of proposed legislation that would require voters to show photo identification in order to cast a ballot. Taylor also discusses the ongoing efforts to redraw district boundaries for congressional and state legislative seats. |
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Friday, 17 June 2011 23:00 |
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Democratic political consultant Brad Crone talks with Don Curtis about the major pieces of legislation considered by state lawmakers this year. Crone also weighs in on the political consequences of the veto override of the $19.7 billion state budget bill. |
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Friday, 10 June 2011 23:00 |
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National Weather Service meteorologist Jeff Orrock joins Don Curtis to talk about the string of deadly tornadoes that devastated North Carolina. Orrock also makes predictions on the upcoming hurricane season. |
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Friday, 03 June 2011 23:00 |
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NC State University economist Dr. Mike Walden gives Don Curtis an update on the latest figures pertaining to economic recovery. Walden says the sluggish housing market has caused so much damage to the state's economy that it's going to take a while before things get back to normal. |
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Friday, 27 May 2011 23:00 |
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Congressman David Price, D-NC4, joins Don Curtis to talk about the ongoing battle in Congress over extending the debt limit. Price says lawmakers can apply lessons learned in the 1990s to the current situation. |
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Friday, 20 May 2011 23:00 |
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Billy Ray Hall, executive director of the NC Rural Center, joins Don Curtis to talk about the state's population shift toward metropolitan areas. Hall also examines the impact that budget cuts could have on the rural areas of North Carolina. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 20 June 2011 01:35 |
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Friday, 13 May 2011 23:00 |
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Gregg Thompson, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, talks with Don Curtis about several legislative proposals aimed at creating jobs. Thompson, a former state representative, also discusses the major factors lawmakers will consider as they redraw congressional and legislative districts. |
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Tuesday, 10 May 2011 11:57 |
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Former North Carolina Supreme Court justice Robert Orr joins Don Curtis to discuss the state of college athletics programs. Orr likens the NCAA to a plantation system. |
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Monday, 02 May 2011 20:09 |
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Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atikinson joins Don Curtis to discuss the proposed $19.3 billion House budget. Atkinson talks about the potential impact on classrooms across North Carolina. |
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Friday, 22 April 2011 19:00 |
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Jeff Shaw with the NC Justice Center joins Don curtis to discuss the proposed House budget, including the potential impact on education and health services. Shaw also makes the case that lawmakers should extend the temporary sales tax in order avoid teacher layoffs and deep cuts to programs. |
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Saturday, 16 April 2011 22:28 |
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Ran Coble, Executive Director of the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research, joins Don Curtis to review the major pieces of legislation being considered in the General Assembly. |
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Saturday, 09 April 2011 22:16 |
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Attorney General Roy Cooper talks with Don Curtis about the ongoing review of the SBI crime labs. |
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