The 2016 legislative short session begins April 25. While continued uncertainty over congressional (and even legislative) district maps could cut into the General Assembly’s calendar, there are a... Read More
The North Carolina woman who leads the organized opposition against the $2 billion bond referendum said the pro-Connect NC camp’s latest mailers are misinforming voters by only mentioning the... Read More
Editorial by Orange County Register, published in Jacksonville Daily News, February 29, 2016. The fat cats just keep getting fatter at our expense, according to a report from As You Sow, an Oakland... Read More
As I write this, only 56 days remain until the 2016 legislative session begins on April 25. Gulp. By then, the state House and Senate primaries will be in the rear view mirror, and legislators with... Read More
Editorial by Greenville Daily Reflector, February 28, 2016. The people of eastern North Carolina should not take public education for granted, but speak loudly in support of East Carolina University... Read More
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, March 1, 2016. Nobody likes to pay taxes. Well, hardly anyone - there are a few folks out there who enjoy supporting their government and its works, but they're... Read More
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, March 1, 2016. North Carolina’s revenues are strong — and they’ll increase beginning today, thanks to a slew of new taxes. Average folks might start... Read More
Gov. Pat McCrory says lawmakers should wait until their scheduled return on April 25 to address Charlotte's new ordinance on transgender rights rather than call a special session in the next two... Read More
New report finds state borrowing through Connect NC Bond Act could boost economy, create thousands of jobs Voters in the North Carolina primary will have the chance to approve a state bond that could... Read More
by Jon Sanders, John Locke Foundation, March 1, 2016. Destroying property and taking things from people doesn’t grow the economy. Sounds rather obvious? That’s why lobbyists come armed with... Read More
