Faced with pausing tax cuts for the rich or lowering state spending, NC Senate budget sides with the wealthy few
In order to pay for tax cuts the Senate's budget would cut spending to a 50 year low, relative to the state's economy. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Wide majority of Americans concerned that tariffs will harm family finances
Eighty percent of Elon University Poll respondents expect higher prices due to new tariffs, but are they worth the hope of a better economic future? Read More
A lovefest
Would it be possible to have a cabinet meeting without the high-school lovefest? Read More
North Carolina's rural anger
State politics is dominated by white, rural men. They are angry because rural areas are in decline, as is their influence. Read More
Is it code red for the economy?
The first quarterly GDP report for the year, normally a "yawner," motivated many to declare a "code red" condition for the economy. Read More
Higher costs threaten housing affordability
Meeting the challenge of housing affordability will require all hands on deck. Companies need to keep innovating. Government needs to keep opening up the housing market. Read More
These six judges brought shame to our state in the NC Supreme Court race
Thank God for nonpartisan federal judges. Read More
North Carolina’s elected officials must protect Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage's future is uncertain because of cuts the Biden administration made to the program. Read More
Absolute power corrupts absolutely
The court has effectively given the GOP permanent control of the State Board of Elections. Read More
Neutrality at government sites doesn’t threaten free speech. It protects it.
Only 10 "official government flags" would be allowed at government-owned sites if a new bill passes the legislature. Read More
