Comparing Unpopularity of McCrory, Perdue
by Michael Bitzer, WFAE, Charlotte, September 4, 2013. With the special legislative session to consider overriding Governor Pat McCrory’s vetoes, the final actions of this year’s “long session... Read More
NC Spin Articles
McCrory statement raises a few questions
Gov. McCrory's statement to lawmakers as they adjourned the special legislative veto session gives conservatives a few things to think about. The just completed budget was a banner year for those... Read More
A hanging ax over NC air and water regulators
Editorial by News and Observer, September 3, 2013. Gov. Pat McCrory signaled early on with his now-famous “seat warmers” line about state employees that he planned to get tough on underpaid, often... Read More
GOP says McCrory miserly with jobs
It is ironic that Gov. Pat McCrory has been taking a lot of heat lately for two young campaign aides getting generous salaries for top jobs in the Department of Health and Human Services. Because the... Read More
McCrory fires back after Senate completes veto overrides
Gov. Pat McCrory criticized lawmakers Wednesday for their decisions to override his only two vetoes of the session, saying he won't carry out one new law and will try to find ways to work around the... Read More
Teens slower to drive
More teens have been waiting to get their first driver’s license since the start of the recession, a trend that could undercut state efforts to reduce deaths of young drivers. Specifically, safety... Read More
Nebraska: No evidence incentives work
The Legislature's Tax Modernization Committee is preparing to tour the state and hear what Nebraskans have to say about potential changes to p… Read more Senators from two legislative committees... Read More
Minimum wage hike won't help much
by Jon Sanders, The Locker Room, September 3, 2013. Imposing a minimum wage has unintended negative consequences that harm the very people it is meant to help. That is not an item of controversy... Read More
Education is not a business
It has been my honor to attend and, when asked, speak at the funerals of my co-workers at two large state agencies. I am always moved by what I learn of them beyond what is visible in office meetings... Read More
How diverse investing has hurt the pension fund
Back in January, as some of the state’s top business honchos held an annual economic forecast, a financial guru of some sort stood before the crowd and said, “If you don’t own stuff in 2013, you... Read More
