Five truths about North Carolina property taxes and a proposed GOP constitutional amendment
Republican leaders want to persist with their “to seem rather than to be” amendment. Read More
NC Spin Articles
What could be wrong with a constitutional amendment limiting income tax rates to 3.5%
One who has been intimately involved in state budgets says the proposed constitutional amendment caping personal income taxes is a risky bet. Read More
The May 2026 Carolina Forward poll
The 2026 election cycle is shaping up to be a significant “blue wave” event politically, with major implications for the balance of power in North Carolina and nationally. Read More
Case pits NC constitutional right against local zoning restrictions
Zoning restrictions from local governments will be challenged by a case coming to the N.C. Supreme Court. Read More
A new obsession
It’s too late to return the gift of Donald Trump. We are stuck with him for another thirty-one months. Read More
When Cornwallis first invaded Carolina
Blame the politicians of London, who should have listened to young Cornwallis back in 1765 and treated Americans with more respect. Read More
Old Jesse would be proud
One thing about Jesse Helms: you always knew where he stood on the issues, and he didn’t give a lick what you thought about it, or him. Read More
It’s time to modernize our ABC liquor laws
Retail sales for liquors and spirits should be legalized so North Carolinians have the same reasonable access and choice they expect in every other part of the marketplace. Read More
NC Republican leaders announce end to state budget impasse
Teachers will see average raises of 8%; state employees will average 3%. Read More
General Assembly should go big, then go home
Lawmakers should not squander the opportunity to show the constituents that they can get their business done in a reasonable time, then go back to their districts. Read More
