Cooper's big win
Governors matter. Cooper hammered and hammered on Medicaid expansion in speech after speech. Read More
NC Spin Articles
A terrible bet: North Carolina should not cave in to the sports gambling onset
Prohibition of drugs like alcohol and marijuana has always been a proven failure, but that doesn’t mean society should start dispensing those products from public vending machines either. Read More
You have to stand up...or lose
Those running against Donald Trump so far are punchers, not fighters. Read More
Mark Robinson can run, but he can't hide
Robinson has been the most extreme Republican in the room and on the ballot. Now he suddenly wants to unite us. Read More
Half of North Carolina residents say inflation is worse than expected
Majorities of North Carolinians say they are paying much higher prices for eggs and meat compared to a year ago. Read More
Why I changed my mind about Medicaid expansion
By expanding Medicaid now our state can increase access to healthcare in a thoughtful, conservative way. Read More
Cooper offers NC Legislature a prescription it must fulfill
The Governor's State of the State address continued his approach pressing for cooperation, conciliation and investment in the future while eschewing confrontation, partisan cheap shots and unproductive lamentations on a false past. Read More
Partisan elections are the best kind
As long as we elect these public officials, voters should have as much information as possible about them — including their party affiliations, if any. Read More
Take care of those who take care of us
The state is training people for private industry. It would be better to train them and keep them by paying them better. Read More
Jeff Jackson’s Bank Shot
Instead of talking heads and talking points, talking sense is a powerful weapon. Read More
