For the first time in 15 years, North Carolina voters will consider a bond referendum on their primary ballot. The funds from the $2 billion 鈥� would go toward general improvement in higher education, infrastructure, and state parks, with nearly half of the funds slated for projects in the UNC System. Supporters include , Senate president pro tempore Phil Berger, and high profile business leaders like , who all argue that the state鈥檚 infrastructure needs repair.
The North Carolina Justice Center completed that states"construction activities funded through the bond could create 5,000 jobs over a five eyear period, and put almost $1.5 billion into the pockets of North Carolina workers and business owners."Opposition comes from a small but vocal group of fiscal conservatives who argue the proposal is misleading and does not include enough specific detail, including Nicole Revels of Lenoir, NC whose website is gaining traction. Host Frank Stasio talks with 吉彩网网站 capitol bureau reporter about the latest.
