Budget, vetoes on docket at NCGA
Governor Stein vetoed 15 bills. So far 8 vetoes have been overridden. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Two races and one issue appear likely to dominate election coverage
The deadline for filing to run for office has passed. Two elections have garnered the most press coverage and will likely continue to do so. Read More
One tax reform NC should finish in 2026
North Carolina has risen to 13th in State Tax Competitive rankings. It will rise even higher if lawmakers eliminate the franchise tax. Read More
A happy new year is on the way
The world has frequently had cruel leaders. Even the Christmas story has one. History will not be kind to Donald J. Trump. Read More
The White Christmas no one wanted
250 years ago this week, hundreds of Loyalists marched through the snow and were set upon by many thousands of Patriots in the American Revolution. Read More
Be a miracle, be of service
Back in the day, Christmas seemed to be in closer alignment with the story of Baby Jesus than it is now. Read More
New voters continue to register as unaffiliated
Unaffiliated voters account for almost 3 million, more than both Democrats and Republicans. Read More
NC economy looks steady, but worrying signs are under surface
North Carolina consistently outperforms most of the country, benefiting from population growth, capital investment, and a seemingly never-ending pipeline of new jobs. Read More
Jesus was born among the kind of people Donald Trump calls ‘garbage’
No one made in the image of God is garbage. Read More
Public schools offer a better choice
Since private school enrollment as a percentage of traditional school enrollment only grew 2/10 of 1% between 2023 and 2025, it appears that most of the growth in voucher payments resulted from students who were already attending a private school and now receive a voucher. Read More
