It’s not very often that a governor issues a press release touting the benefits of a new economic development project his administration has negotiated and then two weeks later says the project is... Read More
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, January 28, 2016. A rude protest disrupted the start of a UNC Board of Governors meeting Tuesday and led to some arrests. That’s not how to conduct a meaningful... Read More
House Speaker Tim Moore said he’d like to give teachers raises this year, but rejected a proposal for a 10 percent increase, calling it unrealistic. Superintendent of Public Instruction June... Read More
A new poll commissioned by NC Child and conducted by PPP polling has me scratching my head. It asked 2,000 North Carolinians if they supported using available funds to close the health insurance gap... Read More
Editorial by Jacksonville Daily News, January 28, 2016. A bunch of the most talked-about television programs aren’t on traditional TV networks or cable channels, they’re on Internet streaming... Read More
From President to state legislature, every campaign is debating this question right now: When do we start? Specifically, when do we start attacking – or “contrasting with” – our opponent... Read More
Along with other officials responsible for financial oversight, Treasurer Janet Cowell issues a "debt affordability study" every year. The study gives guidance to lawmakers and other policy makers... Read More
State Rep. Edward Hanes, D-Forsyth, said a proposed Achievement School District that would operate with charter school flexibility is a step in the right direction to turn around low-performing... Read More
We’re not fighting each other like the Republicans are – yet. But insults are flying on social media. Bad feelings are growing. And the voting hasn’t even started. Bias alert: I’m for Hillary... Read More
Let’s agree (as he says about himself in his book) Donald Trump is the master of The Art of the Deal. He’s not just a billionaire with a penchant for checking out his reflection whenever he walks... Read More
