The Governor asked the legislature to work with him to carefully analyze the benefits and ramifications of the several options available in the proposed Obamacare and to research the current cost and... Read More
Pat McCrory didn’t run for governor intent on cutting unemployment benefits and limiting Medicaid access. But that’s what he might have to do to fix the fiscal and operational messes left behind... Read More
Some of the faulty “knowledge” comes from long memories. People remember things that may have been true sometime in the past, but aren’t anymore. For example, many North Carolinians still cling... Read More
Over the years, I have been taught a lot of lessons the hard way. On most occasions, I haven't learned my lesson the first time. I've repeated the mistake and got to lick my wounds again.Once in a... Read More
It was as if aliens had attacked and taken over the state’s university system. At least that is how upset my university friends and faculty reacted to Governor Pat McCrory’s remarks about higher... Read More
You have to admit this session of the NC General Assembly came to town ready to work and they don’t mind ruffling feathers. Senate Bill 4, expected to pass immediately, would negate former Governor... Read More
Here’s a story that helps explain what Governor McCrory and Speaker Tillis are speaking to regardling regulatory reform. We gave my son’s family gas logs for their fireplace for Christmas. Rather... Read More
Speaker Tillis has announced he will step down after two terms. Public speculation is his purpose for this is to run for the US Senate. This voluntary action has generated the question of should... Read More
I am practically libertarian on limits on public service. Think it is good government for top legislative leaders to voluntarily limit themselves to two terms;however if their members want them to... Read More
