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‘Coolest Thing Made in NC’ finalists revealed
The NC Chamber today revealed the 15 finalists in its annual "Coolest Thing Made in NC" contest, with five standout products from each of three categories.
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The ‘Coolest Thing Made in NC’ semifinalists announced
North Carolina’s manufacturing pride is on full display as the NC Chamber revealed the 30 semifinalists for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” online competition. The statewide contest, now in its sixth year, has become a celebration of the state’s innovation, creativity, and importance. This year’s competition set a record with 188 nominees, drawing 12,900 votes in...
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Musk proposes privatizing Amtrak amid DOGE endeavor
Billionaire tech mogul and presidential advisor Elon Musk has suggested privatizing Amtrak passenger train services, among other federally funded services, as part of the DOGE drive for efficiency. During a virtual appearance at a Morgan Stanley tech conference on March 5, Musk described Amtrak as a “sad situation” compared to high-speed rail in Europe and...
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Rouzer named chairman of subcommittee on railroads, pipelines and hazardous materials
Rouzer addresses streamlining the project approval process in the first T&I hearing.
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NC ranked ninth best state to start a business
North Carolina ranks ninth in the country for starting a business, according to a report from personal finance website WalletHub.
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NC saw influx of small businesses during the pandemic
North Carolina benefitted from the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of small business migration. That’s according to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
Opinion
Infrastructure bill did us no favors
Most of the benefits of roads, bridges, transit, broadband, and water systems accrue to those who make use of those systems on a regular basis.
Opinion
User-fee principle should guide future N.C. transportation choices
A national expert offers five reasons to rely on fees to guide N.C. Department of Transportation decisions.
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More Federal Money Still May Not Signal Success For Union Station
RALEIGH — In late September, the city secured an extra $15 million in federal funds, bringing to $66.25 million the amount of government funding committed to the proposed transit hub. But critics note that, if the proposal really could expand development in the way its backers imagined, Union Station would have generated more money from private developers and less from taxpayers.
Opinion
A Storehouse of Good Ideas
Since 2008, the Program Evaluation Division has recommended nearly $80 million in one-time savings and about $60 million in annual operating savings.
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Orange County Commission Likely to Move Transit Plan Forward
HILLSBOROUGH – The Orange County Board of Commissioners is expected Tuesday to approve a $1.3 billion light-rail project for Durham and Orange counties and vote June 5 on a half-cent sales tax to fund the controversial transit plan.
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Railroads Won’t Say If They’re On Board With Wake County Transit Plan
RALEIGH — As county commissioners consider whether to put a “transit” tax — a half-cent sales tax increase — on this year's ballot to pay for the estimated $4.6 billion rail project, the railroad companies that must provide access to their lines haven’t signed off on the proposal.
