Governor Cooper maps an alternative path
The Governors budget plan won't pass this year. But compared to recent budgets from our legislature he is offering a practical alternative. Read More
NC Spin Articles
We need more and better policing
In 2019, 17 out of every 100,000 blacks were victims of crime, while only 2 out of every 100,000 whites were. Reducing this number requires more and better policing. Read More
Yes Virginia, the 90 percent Medicaid match is permanent
Opponents of Medicaid expansion have tried to claim it is only a temporary match of 90 percent. The statute says otherwise. Read More
Electoral outcomes are not inevitable
Since 1970 the president's party has lost an average of 13 seats in the General Assembly. Next year's outcome depends on key decisions both parties are making right now. Read More
Have you no decency?
Politics has sailed out of the swamp into a wasteland. Read More
A flickering ray of hope for families in need
With such a well-funded program in place, there is simply no reason for tens of thousands of North Carolinians to be facing eviction shortly for nonpayment of rent. Read More
The damage is real
Some conservatives say there will be no measurable damage will come from the Nicole Hannah-Jones. They are wrong. Read More
Economic Rorschach test
Since 2009 the state budget has been below the 45 year average. Is this resulting in missed opportunities or the economy growing at a faster rate than the budget? Read More
Health care for working North Carolinians now
Lack of insurance leads to higher mortality rates. Read More
Is there a middle ground between optimistic and pessimistic economic forecasts?
Forecasting the immediate future is easy. It's beyond next year when the uncertainty begins. Read More
