Editorial by Jacksonville Daily News, May 15, 2015. "The public records and public information compiled by the agencies of North Carolina government or its subdivisions are the property of the people... Read More
Pat McCrory will likely run for re-election next year as governor of North Carolina against longtime Attorney General Roy Cooper. Both men are capable candidates who will run skillful, well-funded... Read More
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, May 15, 2015. It's the gift that keeps on giving. Just as memory of the last round of problems with the state's Medicaid-payment system begins to fade, we find a... Read More
While many details of the state House's budget remain incomplete, the broad outlines of the nearly $22 billion proposal unveiled Thursday morning in committees show few major changes in the state's... Read More
The most recent Civitas Poll of North Carolina voters found President Obama’s job approval ratings underwater, while Gov. Pat McCrory and U.S. Sen. Richard Burr had positive ratings. Asked if they... Read More
British elections are entertaining. For Democrats this year, they’re also instructive. First the entertainment. On election night, all candidates for a Parliamentary seat stand on stage whilst the... Read More
House leaders began unveiling pieces of their state budget proposal Thursday and as always it was a mixed bag. The budget finally provides more money for textbooks in public schools for example, while... Read More
Editorial by Rock Mount Telegram, May 14, 2015. Not so long ago, the N.C. General Assembly followed a straight-forward, common-sense approach to local legislation. We can only wish lawmakers would... Read More
O-Pinion, from The Charlotte Observer, May 14, 2015. UNC system President Tom Ross was in Charlotte this week to talk to a group of businessmen about higher education and UNC’s future. With UNC... Read More
The battle to allow for more competition in the health care market wages on between the Davids and Goliaths of the North Carolina health care industry. Last week’s NC House Health Committee meeting... Read More
