ACT scores - Not a pretty picture
The ability to succeed in higher education – as defined by college readiness – has been one of the stated goals of the State Board of Education for every student in North Carolina. Beginning in... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Pat McCrory's trouble with coal ash
The latest revelations in court depositions about Gov. Pat McCrory’s role in weakening warnings about the safety of drinking water near leaking coal ash pits have prompted news headlines about a war... Read More
Democrats leading in early voting
PPP's newest North Carolina poll finds that Democrats are running up large leads already during early voting. Among those who say they've already voted, 63% say they cast their ballots for Hillary... Read More
What my patients say about Obamacare
As a private practice doctor, I usually try to steer clear of discussing politics with my patients. It’s simply too divisive of a topic, and in order to be effective at my job, I have to build bonds... Read More
NC and Duke Energy have to do better when it comes to coal ash
Editorial by Winson-Salem Journal, October 25, 2016. When people’s health and clean water are at stake, the state and Duke Energy have to do better. We were pleased to hear about Duke Energy’s... Read More
No harm from HB2? That's just re-election talk
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, October 27, 2016. John Skvarla says there's no evidence House Bill 2 has done any damage to the state's economy. "It hasn't moved the needle one iota," the state... Read More
Crop damage from Hurricane Matthew in the billions
Agriculture officials say across the east, the flooding from Hurricane Matthew caused billions of dollars in crop damage and lost revenue. Pitt County Cooperative Extension Agent Andy Burlingham says... Read More
N&O article tries to deny NC's economic growth
Tuesday’s edition of the Raleigh News & Observer included a fact-free editorial by a staffer of the George Soros-funded Budget & Tax Center – a project of the NC Justice Center. You likely... Read More
State elections aren't about gridlock
After Republicans won their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, and particularly after they won the U.S. Senate in 2014, the nation’s capital became a place of active inaction... Read More
What's on your ballot?
It’s just a few weeks before election day. In addition to the president, U.S. Senate, and one of 13 congressional seats, there will be a lot on your ballot. Here are some highlights: The governor is... Read More
