by Paul O'Connor, Capitol Press Association, published in Rocky Mount Telegram, July 20, 2017. The fiscal crises in two states have liberals and conservatives chortling in glee. Liberal Connecticut... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
