Don't close charter public schools
The recent recommendation from the North Carolina Justice Center that the state close charter public schools which aren't diverse makes no sense whatsoever. The Justice Center staff, which has... Read More
NC Spin Articles
NC Revenues ahead of target while most states are in shortfall
In a year when at least half of the states in the nation are facing revenue shortfalls, according to a report from MultiState Associates, North Carolina’s revenue collection is $265.8 million above... Read More
Is it time for Republicans to panic? The winds are definitely blowing
The Democratic wave crashed into Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, and Republicans have begun the appropriate stage in a mid-term election year that's moving against them: in a phrase... Read More
Pro growth policies fueling North Carolina's economic rise
What’s the theme for limited government, personal responsibility, opportunity and freedom across North Carolina for the 2018 election cycle? Keep on keepin’ on. Reforms since 2011 have... Read More
North Carolina should close the health insurance coverage gap
byPeg O'Connell, Healthcare analyst and NC SPIN panelist, March 22, 2018 Despite the conventional wisdom, I think one of the issues that will be most hotly debated In the upcoming “short... Read More
Carolina politics offers national lessons
by John Hood, syndicated columnist and NC SPIN panelist, March 21, 2018. If you are a political junkie, you follow closely the daily ins and outs of elections and legislation. I do, too. Let’s... Read More
How can affordable housing be increased?
by Dr. Michael Walden, NCSU Professor of Economics, March 16, 2018. Our residence really sets the stage for much of our lives. Before getting married, I lived in five different apartments in a span of... Read More
Done with one-and-dones
This week in the middle of all the basketball madness, we put aside the hard fact that we are loving our favorite game to death. And, even when we acknowledge what is happening, we blame the wrong... Read More
Arts economy extends beyond film
The state legislature regularly draws fire for its decision to end an old, very generous tax break for film and TV production and replace it with a smaller, more-targeted grant program. Industry... Read More
Transparent doesn't mean invisible
It seems like all public officials celebrate transparency, until it applies to them. Case in point: Gov. Roy Cooper, who (years ago as attorney general) wrote the introduction to the North Carolina... Read More
