With more news about furloughs today (Under the Dome, Page 3B), I went back and pulled what Gov. Beverly Perdue had to say about them during her discussion with the editorial board last week. State Treasurer Janet Cowell has cautioned lawmakers that forced furloughs for state workers might affect the state's bond rating. House Speaker Joe Hackney wants furloughs on the budget-hole-filling table, but Perdue says other states have found that furloughs cause more trouble than they're worth.
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The State could save some
Thu, 03/26/2009 - 07:07 — barelypureThe State could save some money by doing what Utah did and go to a 4 day work week. On energy costs alone Gov. Huntsman estimates they will save $3 Million dollars.
state employee furloughs
Wed, 03/25/2009 - 20:37 — igliigliThe UNC schools are already laying off teachers while
spending millions on basketball tournaments.
Shameful.