Charlotte feels Jacksonville's pain as speculation arises that Panthers may move

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http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/01/28/3818943/carolina-panthers-pursue-62-million.html

Not only is the NC Legislature being asked for approval to raise Food and Beverage taxes, but also $62 mm in other state funds. 

NC has a GOP trifecta (Gov., House, Senate) for the first time since Reconstruction.  Even through the Gov is the former Charlotte Mayor, Pat McCrory, I think this might be difficult to pass.  The NC economy was hurt badly by the financial meltdown, relative to other states. Cuts to education while giving millions to a billionaire, is going to have major backlash.   

[vicupstate]

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/02/08/3841653/carolina-panthers-officials-head.html