The RGB rules of political campaigns
Ross G. Bates passed away last week but he left us with these pearls of wisdom. A Republican friend of mine stumbled across this blog that Ross wrote and suggested we post it. It’s great advice... Read More
NC Spin Articles
NC House and Senate agree: Hollywood fat cats deserve your tax dollars
According to a press release from House Speaker Moore's office, in spite of continued differences in state budget negotiations, the NC House and Senate have come to an agreement on the state's film... Read More
Bush in NC: Tax cuts for individuals, businesses
by Mark Binker, WRAL, September 9, 2015. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush used a Wall Street Journal opinion piece to outline the tax proposal he was scheduled to roll out more fully in Garner... Read More
Budget deal pushed to next week
Although House and Senate budget negotiators agree they're making progress, leaders now don't expect a deal to be released before the weekend, with votes scheduled for next week. House Speaker Tim... Read More
Duke survey: Jobs go unfilled because execs can't find qualified workers
U.S. job openings are at a record high of 5.8 million, and a new survey from Duke University provides a key reason: Employers say they can't find workers with required skills for many openings. As a... Read More
NC film grant program to get a $20 million infusion
The General Assembly announced a deal to increase the Film Grant program to $30 million yesterday. The two chambers agreed to a final spending number that should appear in the budget conference... Read More
An education fight that's more important than you might think
Attack on driver’s ed goes right to the heart of the ideological battle over the future of public schools At first blush, it might seem that the ongoing debate in the North Carolina General... Read More
Standing in the shadows laughing
The Republicans are so mad they’re ready to lynch every politician in Washington so, if you’re the Prince of Mischief, you need a magic trick. Quick. Next, out of nowhere, a man walks onto a stage... Read More
Obama, Krzyzewski trade jokes at White House ceremony honoring Duke
President Barack Obama let the jokes fly Tuesday afternoon while honoring the Duke University men's basketball team for its 2015 NCAA title, saying in a packed White House East Room that he can relate... Read More
Budget deal still distant
by Laura Leslie and Mark Binker, WRAL.com, September 8, 2015. Despite working over the holiday weekend, House and Senate budget negotiators say significant differences remain unresolved as the... Read More
