Builders' windfall or smart policy?
I recently received an email from an acquaintance in Wilmington, where I used to write for the local paper. There, real estate, building and development interests have long had an oversized influence... Read More
NC Spin Articles
N.C. Economy compares well
Remember a couple of years ago, when North Carolina’s unemployment rate was falling rapidly? Critics of the Republican-led legislature and Gov. Pat McCrory denied that the state’s labor market was... Read More
Clock ticking on RPS, solar credits. 12 reasons to freeze, cap, sunset and study
North Carolina’s RPS costs: $556 Million in increased energy costs and money taken out of economy. 3,600 jobs lost because of higher energy costs $224 Million in tax give-aways and special favors... Read More
The "history" excuse doesn't wash either
The most dangerous explanation of Confederate flag and monument defenders for their obstructionism The ongoing debate over the continued (and, indeed, expanding) celebration of the confederate flag on... Read More
A monumental decision
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, July 27, 2015. North Carolina lawmakers seem to spin a roulette wheel when it comes to deciding what local government officials can do and what they can’t. On the... Read More
Public schools, politics
Editorial by Greenville Daily Reflector, July 27, 2015. The North Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling last week that opportunity scholarships are not unconstitutional clears the way for the GOP... Read More
Historic monument push goes too far
Editorial by Winston-Salem Journal, July 27, 2015. The state legislature continues to push Gov. Pat McCrory around, and he doth protest too hollowly. The latest evidence of that is the fact that the... Read More
A presidential player
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, July 28, 2015. The Donald Trump presidential campaign circus is coming to North Carolina, sooner than you think. So are the Bush and Clinton political dynasty... Read More
DOT Secretary Tata resigns
Governor Pat McCrory says Tony Tata has resigned as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation "to focus on personal and family matters in addition to pursuing his passion as an... Read More
Senate budget plan includes retiree insurance, Pension reform
As highlighted in this Asheville Citizen-Times article, the NC Senate budget proposal includes measures to address two issues very critical to the long-term fiscal health of the state government... Read More
