State economy outpaces nation again
North Carolina’s economy continues to outperform the national and regional averages — which is one reason why, the results of the gubernatorial election notwithstanding, the state’s policy... Read More
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Bill granting Superintendent more power may face Constitutional challenge
The General Assembly’s attempt to grant additional authority to North Carolina’s new school superintendent, Mark Johnson, is likely to face a constitutional challenge from the State Board of... Read More
McCrory failed to be leader for all
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, December 9, 2016. So there’s a changing of the guard in the governor’s mansion. The question now is, will it mean anything? After a nearly monthlong battle... Read More
Helping storm victims - or politicians?
Will next week’s legislative session be about hurricane and fire relief – or political relief? Will the legislature help people who lost loved ones, homes and property – or help Republicans who... Read More
Warning: Rumors ahead
On Election Day Republicans lost their majority on the State Supreme Court, but this morning the newspaper reported – when the General Assembly returns to town next week – Republicans may try to... Read More
Cooper was right to work on transition
Critics of Governor-elect Roy Cooper’s officially getting his transition underway before the results of a very closely contested race were certified are as unfair as are those who have criticized... Read More
NCAE welcomes "champion" in the executive mansion, offer advice
The N.C. Association of Educators was one of the first major political advocacy groups to side with Roy Cooper. So when news spread over social media Monday that Gov. Pat McCrory had at last conceded... Read More
'Strong surge' in optimism by business execs
A new survey of finance executives finds a "strong surge in optimism" following the election of Donald Trump as president. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants report, which was... Read More
Appointment by Cooper raises troubling questions
Governor-elect Roy Cooper must not be familiar with the favorite mantra of North Carolina’s political Left – “Forward Together, Not One Step Back!” His first appointments appear to be... Read More
No, Democrats didn't pack the court in 2000
Republicans in North Carolina like to justify their excesses by saying “Democrats did it, too.” Not only is that a lame excuse, but it’s usually false. For instance, Republicans claim Democrats... Read More
