academic research

NCInnovation hires two new executives

The public-private-partnership NCInnovation (NCI), a private non-profit which aims to help commercialize public university research in North Carolina, announced the expansion of its senior leadership team Tuesday. Josh Howard will serve as General Counsel and Chief Ethics, Risk and Compliance Officer, while Erica Shrader joins the NCI as Vice President of Corporate Affairs. Howard, a...

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News

ROI: NC Innovation spent big on lobbying, staff bonuses, before receiving $250 million in taxpayer funds

According to documents obtained by Carolina Journal in response to a public records request, the nonprofit, NC Innovation (NCI), spent at least $288,000 on lobbying state lawmakers during critical budget negotiations in the summer of 2023. Subsequently, NCI was written in to the state's two-year spending plan as one of its largest line items.

Jeff Moore

Opinion

CJ Editorial: Left Behind in Policy Debate

Academic research shows that fiscal conservatives and centrists have the best track record in promoting policies that enhance economic growth.

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NCInnovation hires two new executives

ROI: NC Innovation spent big on lobbying, staff bonuses, before receiving $250 million in taxpayer funds

CJ Editorial: Left Behind in Policy Debate

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