Every year when the budget comes out people focus on the big items such as education and Medicaid, but what about those small things that no one really talks about? I want to highlight some of those... Read More
In recent months news outlets have been awash with stories about a teacher shortage in North Carolina as well as nationally (see Education leaders address NC teacher shortage crisis and Fewer NC... Read More
Amid an ongoing dust-up over Florida’s healthcare spending, there are troubling signs that one of the reforms touted by Gov. Rick Scott may not be saving taxpayers money as initially promised... Read More
Now that Gov. Pat McCrory has said he will veto Senate Bill 2 (“the magistrates bill”), all eyes turn back to legislators to see if they have the votes to override that veto. Before we give that a... Read More
Within hours of the House giving final approval to a bill that would allow magistrates and other public officials to refuse to perform marriages for religious reasons, Gov. Pat McCrory said Thursday... Read More
Editorial by Winston-Salem Journal, May 27, 2015. The state Senate is poised to go along with the state House’s earlier approval of a reduction of environmental protections. By the time you read... Read More
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, May 27, 2015. Like many of its Southern neighbors, much of North Carolina’s economic base in the 20th century evolved from agriculture to manufacturing. Textiles... Read More
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, May 27, 2015. A big omnibus bill all about booze really ought to be more fun. But House Bill 909, which would change eight separate areas of the state’s complex... Read More
Yes, it’s a year and a half away from the November 2016 general election, but already the punditry and analysis has begun in terms of what could happen in the looming presidential contest. A team... Read More
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, May 26, 2015. Magistrates in North Carolina take two oaths when they are sworn into office. “I, (state your name), do solemnly and sincerely swear that I will... Read More
