Gov. Pat McCrory discussed new and ongoing initiatives to power the economy, improve education and increase state government efficiency in 2014 during a news conference Monday at the Executive Residence with his cabinet. Increasing energy production, leveraging transportation connections and expanding the military’s presence in North Carolina are three initiatives the governor vowed to pursue to stimulate economic growth and job creation. To keep people and products moving and the economy growing, Gov. McCrory said N.C. Transportation Sec. Tony Tata will unveil a 25-year plan that will focus on leveraging transportation needs and assets, such as roads, rail, ports, and airports. N.C. Cultural Resources Sec. Susan Klutz will be in charge of “Art That Moves You,” a transportation beautification program that will promote tourism through the use of creative landscaping, artwork and lighting. To read more on the governor’s initiatives to power the economy, improve education and increase state government efficiency, click here.