From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 679: North Carolina policymakers could get a better handle on how well government programs work by taking part in a project called Results First. John Turcotte, head of the General Assembly’s Program Evaluation Division, touted Results First during a recent presentation to lawmakers. The Pew and MacArthur Foundations sponsor the program. It uses data to determine how well government programs stack up against their promised goals.
Jon Hardister to resign effective April 8
Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, announced Thursday that he will resign his position in the North Carolina House, telling Carolina Journal that he would not rule out a return to public service at some point in the future, but for now he will be working in the private sector.