After years of political famine, Henderson County has feasted for two years on power. The county has an unusual supply of clout, thanks to the seniority and position of Sen. Tom Apodaca and the fast... Read More
by WNCN, October 15, 2015. June Atkinson announced Thursday she will run for re-election for the North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2016. Atkinson, a Democrat, has been in the... Read More
The 2014 U.S. Senate race in which Republican state House Speaker Thom Tillis toppled Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan was one of the most expensive Senate races nationwide, and a race next year for North... Read More
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, October 15, 2015. As we noted in this space Sunday, last week’s municipal elections in Rocky Mount and Sharpsburg were low-key, low-turnout affairs. Neither town... Read More
Mention the words “social justice” to a conservative, and you might see eyes roll. You might also hear grumbling about silly, left-wing nonsense. But Arthur Brooks labels as a mistake a blanket... Read More
One of the most revealing decisions about education made by the General Assembly in the last few sessions has nothing to do with teacher assistants or class size or charter school funding. It’s in... Read More
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, October 14, 2015. Janet Cowell's surprise departure from the State Treasurer's office opens the door to a key showdown on next year's ballots. We hope the election... Read More
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, October 14, 2015. Down-and-out North Carolina Democrats have one hope in 2016: Roy Cooper. The state attorney general officially launched his campaign Monday to... Read More
by John Wynne, Politics NC, October 13, 2015. With campaign season comes several surprises. State Treasurer Janet Cowell’s announcement that she’s not seeking reelection next year certainly... Read More
In 2013, North Carolina’s unemployment insurance (UI) program was in terrible shape. Like most states, North Carolina borrowed funds from the federal government to cover increased unemployment... Read More
