Infrastructure

"What these investments will do for transportation around North Carolina is amazing, but what N.C. Moving Ahead will do for our economy is just phenomenal," Easley said. "All these ...

Law Enforcement

As someone with deep roots in the law enforcement community, Governor Easley is deeply gratified that state crime rates have dramatically dropped since he became Attorney General in 1993. Yet even this drop is not sufficient in his eyes. He is dedicated to supporting further law enforcement success and taking major preventive steps in the educational and other arenas to nip crime in the bud with our young people. The September 11th tragedy in New York shattered our nation. Its aftermath also highlighted the major resource needs of our law enforcement officers here and across the nation. Especially in light of federal government promises, Governor Easley has been disappointed in the level of Washington’s actual response so far. Governor Easley is ...

Military

"We're going to do whatever it is that we need to do to be the most military-friendly state in the United States," North Carolina Gov. Michael F. Easley told the state's Military Affairs ...

Government Efficiency

“Our business leaders know how to reduce costs and still serve their customers," he said in a statement. "I am grateful for their time, their thoughtful suggestions and their energy ...

Governor’s Veto

"It may seem like a small thing," he said, "but it's symbolic of the way things are done up there." And "it's why people are getting fed up with politics." Making an admirable effort ...