McCrory, Burr ahead in NC races
PPP's newest North Carolina poll continues to find a close race for Governor, but Pat McCrory has regained a small lead for the first time since the spring. McCrory's at 44% to 41% for Roy Cooper... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Primary arguments
The General Assembly decided to hold both the presidential primary and the traditional statewide primary elections on March 15, 2016. A bill to do that sits on Gov. Pat McCrory’s desk as of this... Read More
Still not corrected
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, October 2, 2015. How fitting that the legislature played one more card against Greensboro in the final predawn hours of its closing day. On page 36 of a 41-page... Read More
Website ranks NC near bottom for teachers
Although North Carolina ranks highly as a desirable place to live and start a business, a personal finance website says the state is a less than desirable for teachers to work. WalletHub ranked... Read More
Adjournment, finally: Consider it a job.....done
Editorial by Burlington Times-News, September 30, 2015. By any standard the N.C. General Assembly just wrapped up a very long long session. It took eight months — speeding well past July 4 and... Read More
Three things you should know about the education budget
Those who watch state government have had plenty to talk about since the General Assembly passed the state’s new $21.7 billion state budget. Since education is the single largest item in the state... Read More
The 60-year war on public schools
This didn’t start when the Republicans took over the legislature in 2010. It dates back to the US Supreme Court decision outlawing segregated schools in 1954. Now, a toxic crew of racists, right... Read More
Not much to celebrate about the legislative session's final days
he 2015 session of the General Assembly adjourned just after 4:00 Wednesday morning, ending several days of frenzied activity that left many observers scrambling to figure out exactly what happened... Read More
UNC search still dark
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, October 1, 2015. In a moment of inspiration Monday, the state House of Representatives approved an amendment that would bring light to a hidden process — the... Read More
Quick take on the legislature's end
Whew! Finally done. It’s a historic session for many reasons. It’s been long, yes, indeed, but it’s also been extremely productive, tackling tough issues long avoided, reforms that are tough... Read More
