Dr. Ada Fisher finds it appalling that legislation to define who can and cannot have abortions has become a political pawn rather than kept in a medical concept. Those too often making these decisions are men who aren't likely to get pregnant or women past child-bearing. Read More
One-on-One columnist D. G. Martin wonders when (and if) candidates for the Democratic nomination might come to North Carolina, remembering that Joe Biden has previously been to our state. Read More
Dr. Michael Bitzer has gathered the final data on early voting in the 9th district, telling us who voted, where they reside and wonders if the final turnout will exceed the 15 percent turnout from the 3rd district special election. Read More
Our state appropriates almost $12,500 to state colleges and universities for each full time equivalent student and even though it is less than before the Great Recession it is still greater than all but two other states. Read More
Rob Schofield, an NC SPIN panelist and Director of NC Policy Watch gives a midpoint assessment of this year's legislative session Read More
There is usually a big legislative storm prior to the crossover deadline, but this year it may have been the quiet before the storm Read More
Why have so many Republicans supported policies that hurt our schools? Read More
What are the key indicators for the rate of growth in other states and how does North Carolina compare? Read More
Dr. Michael Bitzer takes a look at early voting in the special congressional election to indicate who is turning out and where they reside. Read More
One of the "rules" of economics is that when the unemployment rates drop the rate of inflation rises. But is this still the case? Read More
