Large rate hikes proposed for NC homeowners' insurance
A rate increase averaging a 42 percent increase could take effect August 1 but is subject to Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey's review and ruling. Read More
NC Spin Articles
A sacred cause
Pundits sniffed that voters care only about their pocketbooks, not democracy. The polls and pundits were wrong before and are now. Read More
New evidence confirms taxes matter
Progressives have claimed that taxes play little to no role in economic outcomes but tax reductions do make the state or county a more attractive place to live, work, invest, and build a business. Read More
Bordering on the ridiculous: Cynical hypocrisy on immigration policy
Solutions to immigration will require the U.S. to craft common ground solutions that feature aid to countries in need, adequate funding for the domestic immigration infrastructure, and a commitment to basic human decency. Read More
Folwell warns state pension plan may be in jeopardy
The Treasurer says the new UNC and ECU retirement plan will "torpedo" the state pension plans and wants an investigation into how it came about. Read More
Trump, Robinson lead big with North Carolina Republicans
33 percent of Republicans say they are more likely to vote for a gubernatorial candidate endorsed by Trump. Read More
These words and phrases should be tossed like the Christmas ham
Some overworked and overused words just need to be sent to green pastures.....like a certain politician. Read More
Federal Judge mulls injunction request for NC Senate districts
The lawsuit contends that the Senate district maps drawn by lawmakers in 2023 dilutes the power of Black voters. Read More
Tax colleges and universities
Colleges and universities have evolved into multi-headed institutions that should not be allowed to a have tax-exempt nonprofit status. Read More
Reflections on a 58 year marriage
There is no secret to a long marriage. Early bugaboos in a marriage revolve around money, holidays, and parenting. Everybody has bumps. Read More
