State unemployment rate drops, matches federal rate
The rate dropped to 3.6 percent, however it is higher than the 3.4 percent rate for February 2022. Read More
NC Spin Articles
North Carolinians have mixed feelings about social media
More than a majority (83%) of people polled in North Carolina said they use social media like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok or Snapchat. Read More
House budget has raises for teachers, but we can do better
The budget rolled out this week by the House is only the beginning of the budget process but it makes a number of worthy increases but it could have gone further. Read More
We're sliding toward single payer
Whether you agree or disagree with the North Carolina legislature’s decision to expand Medicaid, it’s time for serious thought about what happens next. Read More
House Republicans revive ‘academic transparency’ legislation in budget proposal
The House budget bill would require teachers to prominently post course materials, lessons plans and supplemental materials on school websites. Read More
Divine intervention
Showmen strut, rant. Politicians connive. Neither can save us. But they’re all we’ve got. Read More
Feeding the beast
The Party of Lincoln became the party that opposed civil rights. Republicans adopted the beast. Now they have to appease it. Read More
DeSantis beats Biden in head-to-head matchup among likely NC voters
The 2024 race to the White House runs through North Carolina and the presidential race could be close. Read More
NC House officially overrides Cooper's first veto since 2018
Two Democrat House members were absent when the vote was suddenly announced and held. Read More
Why North Carolina needs a strong Parents' Bill of Rights
Advocates for this legislation believe there is an imbalance of authority between schools and parents. Read More
