Bev Perdue in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009

On Education: Raise teacher salaries; increase technology in schools

Bev is on the forefront of education reform in North Carolina, including:
• Raising teacher salaries and passing legislation to make North Carolina first in the nation in the number of nationally certified teachers
• Increasing technology in our schools through school connectivity and long-distance and on-line learning programs
• Sponsoring and co-sponsoring initiatives such as Smart Start, the Safe Schools Act, and the ABCs accountability program.

On Energy & Oil: Incentives for alternative energy and efficiency

Bev Perdue’s major accomplishments include, on the environment:
• Initiated the NC Green Business Fund, which provides incentives for businesses focused on alternative energy & efficiency
• Was the driving force behind major clean water legislation that has resulted in over $1.3 billion for projects to restore degraded waters and protect unpolluted waters
• Supported clean air initiatives including the Clean Smokestacks Act and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards.

On Health Care: Led efforts to expand children’s health coverage

Bev Perdue’s major accomplishments include Making Health Care More Affordable and Accessible:
• Helped create a prescription drug benefit for low-income seniors that NC AARP called the best in the nation
• Led efforts to expand health coverage to thousands more North Carolina children
• Oversaw initiatives that reduced the number of kids smoking by 27,000
• Led the state’s efforts to help kids eat healthier and be more physically active.

On Homeland Security: Keep the federal government from closing our military bases

Bev Perdue’s major accomplishments include Creating High-Paying Jobs:
• Spearheaded North Carolina’s successful response in keeping the federal government from closing our military bases
• Supports critical investment in North Carolina’s Biotechnology sector.

On Tax Reform: Led charge for creation of state earned income tax credit

Bev Perdue’s major accomplishments include Fighting for Working Families:
• Led the charge for tax relief for working families through creation of the state earned income tax credit and helped pass the $1 increase in North Carolina’s minimum wage
• Supports continued efforts to help families with the cost of child care, health insurance and housing