Last year, Greensboro-High Point was ranked first in the nation for food insecurity. This ominous ranking was reported by the Food Research Action Center, or FRAC, and served, unfortunately, to... Read More
Nobody who does politics knows what’s up with politics now. Republicans can’t explain why Trump is winning. Democrats can’t explain why Clinton isn’t winning. Ask candidates, consultants... Read More
Editorial by Winston-Salem Journal, May 26, 2016. A bill introduced by the state legislature with claims that it will improve access to higher education has already lost at the starting gate. The... Read More
Another battle between McCrory and the Legislature seems imminent: Senate Bill 71 gives the governor the five of the seven appointments to the Coal Ash Management Commission and creates new quorum... Read More
Over the past few weeks Governor McCrory and the House both put forth plans to address North Carolina’s teacher pay problem. Today it was the Senate’s turn. During a morning press conference... Read More
The latest poll from PPP is a sight to behold: just about every statewide contest is totally tied. The race for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and State Treasurer are all within a... Read More
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, May 24, 2016. The points have been made. The cases stated. The wars declared. And as we stand back and assess the carnage from House Bill 2 - and the Charlotte city... Read More
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, May 25, 2016. The Charlotte City Council refuses to capitulate. There was talk of a bargain. Some council members met with state legislators, and a sketchy... Read More
Governor Pat McCrory’s frequent trips to Charlotte and the state’s Western Residence in Asheville has cost taxpayers nearly $60,000 in flight time on state airplanes. McCrory makes no secret of... Read More
A measure that could allow private charter school companies to take over some low-performing North Carolina public schools cleared a divided House Education Committee on Wednesday. The 18-11 vote... Read More
