True reform requires true leadership. Over the past few weeks, North Carolina has provided a best-in-class example of what can happen when legislators keep their promises and governors follow through... Read More
The local teachers union... er ... I mean ASSOCIATION is planning a protest (naturally) over the North Carolina budget. From Mountain Xpress: "The Asheville CIty Association of Educators is holding a... Read More
How one woman went from voting for Pat McCrory to demonstrating against him Toni Youngblood is 71, small and soft-spoken, a retired real estate appraiser and registered political independent... Read More
By Paula Seligson, Smithfield Herald, July 27, 2013. Johnston County is now using trash to power 1,500 homes, a move county officials say helps both the environment and the county’s pocketbook... Read More
Okay everyone, I’m getting ready to talk about the New York Times — yes New York — and what appears to be their fixation with North Carolina. In a follow-up New York Times blog, North Carolina... Read More
Here’s a piece of unsolicited advice for Gov. Pat McCrory. He ought to veto the so-called “Election Reform” bill before it blows up in his face. But he shouldn’t take my word for it. He should... Read More
While the national and state media, along with a slew of Democratic and liberal pundits, are expressing outrage at this session of the General Assembly they ignore one obvious fact: Republicans are... Read More
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, July 29, 2013. TAKE IT SLOW North Carolinians can be grateful for the Honorables' inaction this year on two controversial measures. The state Senate adjourned... Read More
Editorial by Greensboro News and Record, July 28, 2013 An unhappy season, the state legislature’s 2013 session, has finally ended. Its impact will be felt far into the future. With control of the... Read More
Nearly a month into the 2013-14 fiscal year, Gov. Pat McCrory is set to sign the state budget into law today. The budget spends a total of $20.6 billion, up about 2.5 percent from last year’s... Read More
