Audiences in Greensboro, Charlotte, Asheville, Winston-Salem, and Washington, N.C., had a chance this week to learn about the North Carolina impact of both Obamacare and state Medicaid reform. John Locke Foundation Vice President for Outreach Becki Gray and Health and Human Services Policy Analyst Katherine Restrepo discussed those health care topics during the second week of a statewide tour. Restrepo previewed the Asheville event during a conversation with Pete Kaliner on WWNC Radio. Gray discussed the tour and other top state government news during her regular appearances on WTSB Radio. WatchdogWire.com reported on last week’s health care tour stop in Raleigh.
Executive Vice President Kory Swanson joined Gray and Restrepo for part of the tour, but he split off for a panel discussion at Western Carolina University on changes in North Carolina voting laws. The Sylva Herald & Ruralite previewed the event. The Asheville Citizen-Times and Black Mountain News quoted Swanson in coverage of the discussion.
Director of Research and Education Studies Terry Stoops joins Bill LuMaye this afternoon on WPTF Radio to discuss his revised and expanded primer for North Carolinians on Common Core public school standards. Stoops discussed Common Core and state education spending during a presentation to the Cumberland County Republican Men’s Club and an Icon Lecture Series panel discussion in Durham. The Heartland Institute interviewed Stoops for an article about North Carolina’s debate over Common Core. NCPoliticalNews.com promoted Stoops’ new report, along with his recent “Locker Room” blog entry about the News & Observer‘s misguided approach to coverage of public charter schools.
The Charlotte Observer interviewed Stoops for an article about plans to provide free breakfast for students. The Observer also promoted Director of Regulatory Studies Jon Sanders‘ participation in a debate about the film industry in Charlotte.
Carolina Journal Managing Editor Rick Henderson discussed Obamacare’s impact on North Carolina health insurance premiums during a discussion with Bill LuMaye on WPTF Radio. JLF Director of Communications Mitch Kokai discussed the week’s top state government news during an appearance with Curtis Wright on WMYT Radio. Kokai discussed Gov. Pat McCrory’s latest approval ratings with WTVD Television.
