Blust still wants to get the rules right
This long-time reformer wants to ensure members control the House, not only the House Speaker. Read More
NC Spin Articles
We need a little Easter
Easter is an opportunity to celebrate life and all that is good. The Easter Season is a time of assurance that "All shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well." Read More
Three ways our state governs differently
Three big differences are a weaker executive branch, localities have limited responsibility for roads and we mostly pay for public infrastructure as we go without large amounts of borrowed money. Read More
Never vote? Time to fix that!
If you didn’t vote in the last presidential election, then count yourself among those who are responsible for the grand mess we’re all suffering under. Read More
Trade wars already looming large in NC's 26 US Senate race
Senator Tillis joined a bipartisan group of senators, which included seven Republicans, that sponsored a bill to require the White House give Congress two days prior notice, including detailed justification, before implementing any new tariffs. Read More
A sense of foreboding for the UNC System
No one wants legislative committee going through computer printouts and cutting positions. UNC BOG member Art Pope says, "The University needs to police its own budget and fund essentials, not niceties." Read More
What is Roy Cooper's political future
The former governor has stated he plans to stay in politics. But is the U.S. Senate the highest ring he could grasp? Read More
Richmond schools case offers clue about possible Leandro resolution
The Chief Judge of our Court of Appeals stated "any judgment that Plaintiff (the schools) may obtain in this matter may not ever be collectible.” Read More
Why Trump’s recent executive order on elections would not strengthen them
The executive order would give access to every state voter registration list to DOGE. This is not necessary, as our state already maintains voter rolls meticulously. Read More
Where New York beats North Carolina
Our population grew by 5.3% over the past five years. The nation grew only 3.6%. We also rank at or near the top of the states with economic freedom. Read More
