Author: Nikki Baker
Governor’s 2016-17 Budget
On Wednesday April 27, Governor Pat McCrory released a $22 billion budget adjustment plan for 2016-17 outlining his financial priorities for the year. View the full proposal here: Governors Recommended Budget for 2016-17 (UNC System portion begins on page 49). Additional context is provided in the Governor’s overview and summary presentation. Proposals of interest to the University include: […]
North Carolina General Assembly returns for 2016 Short Session
The North Carolina General Assembly officially convenes for the start of the 2016 Short Session at 7:00 pm this evening. At their April meeting, the UNC Board of Governors passed the following slate of System-wide legislative priorities for this session: UNC Board of Governors 2016 Policy Agenda_approved 4.15.16 UNC Board of Governors 2016-17 Budget Priorities_approved 4.15.16 […]
2015-17 State Budget Completed
Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the final conference budget to fund State operations for 2015-2017. The bill was signed into law by Governor McCrory on Friday September 18, 2015. The final language as signed by the Governor can be found here (UNC System begins on pg. 112), with the money report available here (UNC System […]
Higher Education Act (HEA) Reauthorization Update
The UNC System Office of Federal Relations shared an update on the Higher Ed Act Reauthorization process and other Federal legislative activity last week. Below is an excerpt with several links for additional information. Higher Education Act The House of Representatives is advancing legislation that makes changes to parts of the Higher Education Act. Advancing […]
Governor McCrory’s Proposed 2014 Budget
The North Carolina General Assembly convened for legislative business Wednesday, May 14. During the 2014 Short Session, legislators will review and make any necessary adjustments to the second year of the 2013-15 biennium budget, as well as address any outstanding business from the prior year. Last week Governor Pat McCrory also released his 2014-15 budget […]
United Healthcare bringing jobs to the Triad
United Healthcare announced yesterday that it will expand its business by more than 1,000 new jobs, with the majority located out of its Greensboro office. Approximately 600 of the positions are currently unfilled and include customer service representatives, claims processors, nurses and clinicians. Several elected officials were on hand to show support of the move, including […]
The State of the State
NC Governor Pat McCrory presented the “State of the State” speech on Monday, highlighting his three main priorities as the economy, education, and efficiency. With respect to education reform, the governor reiterated many of the recommendations he’s advocated in the past: encouraging strategic partnerships with businesses, tearing down the four “silos” of education to foster […]
JSNN is creatively breaking into nanotechnology research
The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, or JSNN, is a dual project between UNCG and North Carolina A&T State University specializing in education and research in the growing nanotechnology field. As ADVANCE reported, “As an institution, JSNN strives to develop a trained workforce of nanoscientists and nanoengineers,” among other projects within research and schooling. […]