Editor's note: This article appeared as a paid ad, written by Representative Susi Hamilton of Main Street Democrats, in the August 18, 2015 posting on Politics North Carolina “From those according... Read More
We all hear about trends in jobs, the unemployment rate, household income, consumer spending and economic growth. These important economic numbers are reported each month and are given great attention... Read More
If I’ve heard it once from state legislators, I’ve heard it a thousand times: “The state budget is the most important thing we have to do every session.” You certainly wouldn’t know it if... Read More
In a sign that the state budget impasse may soon end, Republican Gov. Pat McCrory announced Tuesday that he and legislative leaders had reached an agreement on a $21.735 billion bottom line for the... Read More
After months of speculation and handwringing among Democrats, the party appears to be developing a field of candidates seeking the nomination to take on Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in 2016. The... Read More
State lawmakers say there is still a stalemate when it comes to finding a compromised state spending plan. Legislators close to the negotiations say once a bottom line for spending is agreed to, the... Read More
With its misguided “Taxpayer Protection Act” scheme, the state Senate looks to put a crowning touch on its efforts to turn North Carolina into a veritable Promised Land for conservatives, where... Read More
by Alex Jones, Politics NC, August 16, 2015. At what point does the Senate finally get sick of itself? After four years of putting up with them, even their erstwhile allies in the House have tired of... Read More
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, published in Greenville Daily Reflector, August 16, 2015 Just as North Carolina senators were tentatively passing a so-called Taxpayer Bill of Rights on Tuesday... Read More
Local school officials will tell you when a state budget is adopted affects what they do. People in politics are wondering whether it affects what voters do when they go to the polls. The answer... Read More
