Subject: Cronyism
From: Denise Cardinal <[email-masked]>
To: [email-masked]
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:00:53 -0500 (CDT)

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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Below are a few great examples of how we are holding our politicians
accountable, especially when they engage in dishonest tactics such as
cronyism. By giving citizens a chance to make their opinion heard, we
are showing politicians that their actions will have likely
repercussions. These are just two of our 21 states doing what we do
every day - make progress happen, and happen NOW.

As always, let me know what you think, or even better, contribute to
us here.

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=WutrKkZUPXh34GFxN6NZMg

Best,

Denise Cardinal
Executive Director
ProgressNow
ProgressNow Education

Progress North Carolina Exposes Governor McCroy's Unfair Salary
Increases

Pat McCrory - Cronyism
About a month ago, Governor McCroy sent out a directive to the
Department of Health and Human Services ordering the agency to
"hold salary increases." With teachers and state employees
struggling, DHHS could not afford to offer any raises. Despite this,
local news source WRAL is reporting that 280 DHHS workers received
raises totaling $1.7 million. This includes two $20,000 raises that
Governor McCrory gave to 24-year old political cronies Matt McKillip
and Ricky Diaz, who work at DHHS. The Governor's action makes it
clear that he cares more about helping his appointees than workers
around the state who truly deserve a raise.

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=LbSW59aNFcO5i87arjelGw

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=sIkTyucksn2qgTaxklktXQ

Progress North Carolina gathered 19,000 signatures on a petition
calling on the Governor to rescind the raises until he can give salary
increases to worthy teachers and state employees.  ProgressNC
then took those petitions to the Governor and called for an
investigation, as reported here. Legislative leaders then picked up on
ProgressNC's call for an investigation, as seen here. ProgressNC
is driving this story outside the capitol city and across the
state.   ProgressNC reports there is still more to come, and
viewers should stay tuned to this accountability project.

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=ylBK9lPxyjpzZlPnx4StuA

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=73wTQAbAYrRpQxPO_KogOw

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=5--_vvHoQQkEf_9eXYpr9A

Progress Ohio Holds Governor Kasich Accountable for JobsOhio

Two and a half years after filing suit against JobsOhio,
ProgressOhio will have its day before the Supreme Court on Nov.
6. ProgressOhio is the lead Plaintiff in a case that has garnered
national attention as John Kasich's poll numbers plummet. They
pioneered efforts to question JobsOhio's constitutionality as
well as the desire for secrecy for the program despite their intention
of creating jobs for the public. This includes shining the light on
John Kasich and his attempt to hide behind JobsOhio, as ProgressOhio
has pulled in unlikely support even from conservative and Tea Party
groups in opposition to the Kasich plan. 

Voters deserve transparency within the government, which Governor
Kasich and his administration is not providing. According
to recent polls by Public Policy Polling, 47% of voters
disapprove of the Governor. In fact, Democratic challenger Ed
FitzGerald is holding a slight lead at 38/35. Governor Kasich's
decision to hide behind JobsOhio could negatively impact him in the
next election. With your support, ProgressOhio can help ensure
that voters know the truth about Governor Kasich and they can hold the
government accountable having filed the JobsOhio litigation pro bono
on a shoestring budget. 

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