Gov. Bev Perdue launched a state-wide jobs tour, re-emphasizing her top priority of creating jobs and re-invigorating North Carolina’s economy.
Gov. Perdue kicked off the tour at a town hall meeting in Kinston on Monday where she stressed that improving education is a key part of fostering job growth.
“It was important for me to get out and listen to people,” Gov. Perdue said. “I really have laid down the gauntlet across North Carolina. The emphasis in this state must be on two things: jobs and education.”
Gov. Perdue called on the General Assembly to focus on jobs and education, while pushing other agendas aside.
“Save the miscellaneous for the end of session. Now is the time to focus on jobs and education, and to support those two priorities in the budget,” said Gov. Perdue. “These aren’t only my priorities; they are North Carolina’s priorities, and only by keeping them at the center of our efforts will we keep North Carolina moving forward.”