Chief budget negotiator
Thomas Mills of Politics NC says Republican frustration over not having a budget is growing, evidenced by the petty move of a freshman Democratic representative to the basement of the legislature. Read More
NC Spin Articles
What is the amount, in dollars, of any one person not being counted in the census?
Nearly $24 billion dollars are allocated to North Carolina from the federal government each year. How much is lost if a person isn't counted? Read More
NC leaders demonstrate right and wrong ways to deal with #MeToo issues
For all the progress that's been made in the #MeToo movement there are still too many examples of inaction or delayed responses. Read More
Are they all really running for president - or what?
Do most of them seriously think they stand a chance of lightning striking and winning the election or are they just auditioning for other jobs? Read More
School funds should follow children.
With more students exercising school choice the state should attach a minimum amount of fund to each student. Read More
UNC System Bucks Trend Favoring Out-of-State Students.
David Waugh writes in the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal that most state universities were created primarily to support higher education needs in their states, but the percentage of in-state students has declined. How is North Carolina doing? Read More
Cooper has taken extreme positions.
In 2016 voters believed Roy Cooper would be a consensus-building leader as Governor, however Cooper hasn't come close to fulfilling that promise. Read More
Civitas poll gives Cooper commanding lead over Forest.
The July issue of NC Capitol Connection reports that a statewide poll taken in June shows Governor Cooper with a commanding leader over Lt. Governor Dan Forest. Read More
A hero's story: Joe Dickerson
Gary Pearce's stepfather, Joe Dickerson, describes his experience at Normandy on D-day and the months following. Read More
Response to "We are re-segregating our schools"
Rhonda Willingham, Executive Director of NC Association for Public Charter Schools rebuts our recent My Spin column. Read More
