Trump wants to do it. Why not the NCGOP in the NCGA?
If the federal and state gas taxes were suspended drivers would save almost 60 cents per gallon. Read More
NC Spin Articles
The Roberts Court has turned the Voting Rights Act on Its head
The recent Supreme Court decisions went far from refining the Voting Rights Act by making it a requirement for proof of discriminatory intent. Read More
Recipe for good government
Our constitution is a beautifully scripted recipe, and it is our responsibility to require the government follow it correctly. Read More
The General Assembly is broken. Is anybody noticing?
Legislative leaders announced a deal was made on key points related to the budget. But who made the deal? Neither the appropriations or finance committees of either the House or Senate have had open meetings to discuss the matter. Read More
Affordable energy fosters economic growth
A recent study concludes there is no statistically significant correlation between the number of data centers in a state and its current electricity prices. Read More
The rush to cap property taxes
Capping property taxes is certain to lead to crippling cuts in services by cities and counties. Read More
NC’s Senate race may not be ‘most expensive in history’ after all
The Cooper-Whatley Senate race has been projected to be the most expensive in history, but unless Whatley's numbers start to rise significantly. Read More
Five truths about North Carolina property taxes and a proposed GOP constitutional amendment
Republican leaders want to persist with their “to seem rather than to be” amendment. Read More
What could be wrong with a constitutional amendment limiting income tax rates to 3.5%
One who has been intimately involved in state budgets says the proposed constitutional amendment caping personal income taxes is a risky bet. Read More
The May 2026 Carolina Forward poll
The 2026 election cycle is shaping up to be a significant “blue wave” event politically, with major implications for the balance of power in North Carolina and nationally. Read More
