Another lackluster jobs report
It's been a long time since any North Carolina political leaders bragged about a monthly employment report, and no wonder. The latest tally, out today, shows the unemployment rate at 5.7 percent, the... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Snuffing out reason
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, November 22, 2015. To some smokers, a chemical additive called menthol is like honey in their tea, cream in their coffee or sugar on their grapefruit. It mellows... Read More
Dollars vs. Rucho: Calling in the FBI
by Jones and Blount, November 20, 2015. A documented trail of emails obtained by Jones & Blount – the latest development in a controversy surrounding a private contract for maintenance of the... Read More
You decide: How can NC use economic trends?
As I travel the state giving presentations about the economy, there’s one common trait I find, regardless of where I am: People are anxious about the economy. Although there’s been economic... Read More
Elon Poll: NC divided on fairness in the courts
North Carolinians believe that wealthy individuals and white people receive better treatment by the state courts than do black residents, Hispanics, low-income defendants or those without a lawyer... Read More
High Point Poll: NC voters prefer new ideas to experience in presidential race
A new High Point University Poll finds that North Carolina registered voters would prefer a candidate with new ideas and a different approach in the White House more than someone with experience and a... Read More
Civitas Poll sheds light on McCrory/Cooper matchup
Latest Civitas Institute Poll Gives Insights on Voters’ Views of Economy, Political Scene The latest Civitas poll covers a range of what interests North Carolina – from the economy to a... Read More
Friday follies
McCrory and the politics of fear Gov. Pat McCrory appears to be all in on creating fear of Syrian refugees that he can exploit for political gain. As Taylor Batten with the Charlotte Observer... Read More
This day in history: NC voted to join the union November 21, 1789
On November 21, 1789, the General Assembly, meeting in Fayetteville, ratified the United States Constitution, making North Carolina the twelfth state. The process was not easy, however, considering... Read More
Costly road ahead
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, November 21, 2015. North Carolina voters will decide whether to approve $2 billion in bond projects less than four months from now, but Gov. Pat McCrory already is... Read More
