The Charlotte Observer and Gaston Gazette both promoted John Locke Foundation Director of Education Outreach Lindalyn Kakadelis‘ speech this week to the Republican Women’s Club of Greater Cabarrus County. Kakadelis addressed issues of standards and testing in North Carolina public schools. She covered similar material in presentations to the Yadkin County Tea Party meeting and a Gaston County parents’ group. Kakadelis also discussed the court order blocking new North Carolina opportunity scholarships during her latest appearance with Lockwood Phillips on WTKF’s “Viewpoints Radio.”
The Winston-Salem Journal sought John Hood’s expert opinion for an article about the economic impact of unemployment benefits. JLF Vice President for Outreach Becki Gray analyzed social media‘s impact on North Carolina politics during her latest appearance on Time Warner Cable News’ statewide “Capital Tonight” program. Gray discusses politics and public policy in twice-weekly appearances on WTSB Radio. Carolina Journal Managing Editor Rick Henderson continues to provide his weekly “On the Trail” update for Curtis Media Group’s statewide syndicated “People In Politics” program.
Director of Communications Mitch Kokai discussed the week’s top state government news with Curtis Wright on WMYT Radio. The N.C. Spin website promoted Kokai’s recent “Locker Room” blog entries on the government-mandated minimum wage and U.S. Sen. Richard Burr’s health care reform plan.
