The blog below is written by TAPster Daniel Gilligan, a policy consultant from Raleigh who has a keen eye for legislative follies: “New taxes shouldn’t be considered tax increases. That was the... Read More
The formal budget fight may be over in the General Assembly but the battle over education funding and the crusade to dismantle traditional public schools continue in the session’s waning days... Read More
Editorial by Greenville Daily Reflector, September 22, 2015. The State Senate’s shortsighted vision for public schools is reflected again in its scaled-down $2 billion bond proposal released Monday... Read More
Two rural hospitals could be reopened under state legislation that includes the first substantive reform of North Carolina’s certificate of need regulation. Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven could... Read More
State Senate leaders rolled out a rewrite of their $2 billion bond proposal, House Bill 943, at a late committee meeting Tuesday, saying the version has been agreed to by House leaders. The latest... Read More
A top state senator told reporters last week that the General Assembly could have moved faster this year, both on the state budget and on the 2015 legislative session, which began back in January... Read More
As a longtime observer of the North Carolina legislature, I have a pet peeve: lawmakers, lobbyists, and reporters alike focus too much attention on the General Fund of the state budget, those... Read More
As all Americans pray for the healing for former President Jimmy Carter in his battle against cancer, I believe it may be of interest to share a personal experience which illustrates his character... Read More
Finally, the North Carolina General Assembly finished their homework and submitted a budget. It was due on June 30th, but I suppose there are no penalties for turning in their assignment late. No, the... Read More
McCrory gives state employees a video thanks instead of a raise In a case of perfect timing, Governor Pat McCrory released a video Friday morning thanking state employees for their service to North... Read More
