Robin Hood in Reverse
There’s no doubt that Senator Berger’s tax reform plan is an attention getter. The problem, however, is the math just doesn’t add up. Under the GOP tax reform plan, North Carolina’s middle... Read More
NC Spin Articles
The snarling, regressive Senate budget
Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger’s office issued a press release Sunday night about the Senate budget a few hours before the actual budget itself was online for reporters and citizens to read... Read More
When Liberals Love Privatization
Remember Where’s Waldo? Imagine for a moment that he had the word “privatization” stitched on his colorful little cap, and see if you can spot him in this word picture: North Carolina spends... Read More
The arrogant power-grabbing continues on Jones Street
The General Assembly is always chaotic during the week of the crossover deadline and this session is no exception with rushed committee meetings, late night sessions, and supplemental calendars issued... Read More
A Pivotal Two Weeks
Decisions made by the North Carolina General Assembly over the next two weeks will likely determine not only the political fate of its Republican majority but also how the core functions of state... Read More
The Bottom Line on Tax Reform
Already this year, seven different tax reform bills have been introduced in the General Assembly, and countless organizations on both sides of the aisle have staked out a position on the highly... Read More
Mortgage Interest and Property Tax Deduction
Tax reform is a big buzz-word in Raleigh these days as the North Carolina General Assembly looks at reforming how the state collects revenue from its citizenry. As President of the North Carolina... Read More
Addressing the Keys to Economic Recovery
The General Assembly is three months into the long session. More than 1,700 bills have been filed with fewer than 50 (as of this writing) now law. The first bill signed into law encourages students to... Read More
The tea party crazy train speeds up in Raleigh
If you were wondering if the tea party crazy train was slowing down in Raleigh these days, the beginning of this week ought to remove any doubt. It’s actually picking up steam as it drags North... Read More
Not All Politics Is Local
If there was a national prize for rhetorical incoherence, one could find several excellent nominations among the ranks of North Carolina politicians and political commentators. For an example, you... Read More
