Two takes on Cooper
Because he’s a Democrat who won in a state that Trump won and Republicans rule, Roy Cooper is getting national attention. Last month it was The New York Times. This week it’s Politico (“Can Roy... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Can no one in Congress fix anything?
Republicans won four straight elections campaigning against Obamacare – it was that unpopular. But, now, they’ve laid out their own healthcare plan and guess what: Voters favor Obamacare over the... Read More
Cuts likely to hamper services for poorer, rural schools
Support for needy districts and key positions within North Carolina’s top public school agency may be in jeopardy this week as the State Board of Education mulls ways to pass down millions in... Read More
No federal, state regulations and less guidance about drinking water
When Governor Cooper visits Wilmington on Monday, it’s unlikely that he will be greeted by the friendly faces he encountered during his campaign. Instead, the people of New Hanover, Pender and... Read More
Raise legislators' pay so more can serve
A fellow reporter and I tried recently to make a list of N.C. legislators who have traditional, 9-to-5 jobs. Our list was short. Few can balance the legislature’s grueling schedule with the demands... Read More
Net migration is the main driver of NC growth
Population can grow—or decline—from one of two components of change: net migration (both domestic and international) or natural growth (births and deaths). Both components have contributed to... Read More
Small, rural hospitals face bleak future
Editorial by Jacksonville Daily News, July 14, 2017. North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger has been adamant: He will not support the Medicaid expansion that’s provided through the Affordable Care... Read More
Tax reform in NC turning heads
Tax reforms in North Carolina have been drawing attention to the state from conservatives and liberals alike, usually with differing opinions about how positive those reforms have been, but the... Read More
Voter registrations continue to shift NC's political landscape
During the nine-week period between May 13, 2017 and July 8, 2017, North Carolina’s voter rolls grew by 24,486 voters. Democrats saw a net gain of 1,902 voters; Republicans gained 5,276 voters... Read More
If ACA is so bad, why has repeal failed?
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, July 20, 2017. President Donald Trump and the Republicans who control Congress think Obamacare is a complete disaster. Republican Ben Carson -- now a Trump cabinet... Read More
