North Carolina's poverty rate is a policy choice
The latest Census Bureau data shows that 1.3 million North Carolinians live below the federal poverty level. Read More
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$500M in vouchers for private schools
Dramatically increased state support for private schools will divert public tax dollars that could otherwise help our public schools. Read More
The frightening implications of the latest Leandro school funding lawsuit do-over
The legislature’s basic position that the courts can’t make them fund anything. Read More
What do interest rates tell us?
Imbedded in interest rates and their changes is information about a variety of elements in the economy. Read More
The North Carolina Lottery Commission just can't pick 'em
When lawmakers legalized mobile sports betting in the state this summer they decided to hand regulation of gambling to the North Carolina Education Lottery Commission. Read More
Almost one-half of North Carolinians prefer changing to year-round Daylight Saving time.
Daylight Saving Time was adopted for energy savings during World War I. The energy savings benefits have been hard to prove. Read More
Veteran State Auditor issues stern warning, announces she will not seek re-election
Beth Wood, the first woman to hold the office, has held agencies accountable since 2009. Read More
Been thinking about....the Six Thirty national news
Read below to see if you don't agree this is your typical newcast Read More
Mike Lindell's defense plan? Binge watch "Suits"
Where did Lindell get the notion that he is a victim and you and I should pay into his legal defense fund? Read More
North Carolina excels in tax reform
We are poised to entirely eliminate corporate income tax and are drastically cutting taxes on personal income. Read More
