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
Editorial by Winston-Salem Journal, September 20, 2015. State legislators are moving quickly on a plan for privatizing Medicaid, with a final vote on the plan expected as early as Tuesday. More... Read More
The gap between the state and national jobless rates widened again during August, with the state rate now at nearly a full percentage point higher. The N.C. Commerce Department reported Friday the... Read More
Think politics has taken a nasty turn? You’re certainly not alone. Too many politicians and activists resort too often to personal insults and the character assassination of their adversaries rather... Read More
