by Dan Blue, Jr. and Larry Hall, Senate and House Democratic leaders, published in Charlotte Observer, May 10, 2015. Did your taxes go up this year? If so, you’re not alone. Last month, seniors... Read More
As you may have heard, there is good news out of the state capital: General Fund revenue is now projected to grow significantly faster than budget officials and legislative staffers had once thought... Read More
The unexpected good news this week that the state will have a $400 million surplus at the end of the fiscal year presents another interesting test of Governor Pat McCrory’s leadership ability... Read More
Exposing the Hypocrisy of the Left’s Budget Surplus Spin The news that North Carolina’s state General Fund budget revenue is now predicted to come in $400 million above original estimates caused... Read More
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, May 9, 2015. North Carolina paid off a debt of more than $2 billion in less than two years, state officials announced Tuesday. They held a ceremony where they cut... Read More
Keung Hui of the News & Observer published an article today that discusses Wake County teacher turnover findings (pdf) and various responses to them (including mine). Hui writes, A total of... Read More
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is readying for one of the most competitive gubernatorial races of 2016, and two years into his first term, McCrory is still trying to smooth over his greatest... Read More
There was a surprise bit of good news in Raleigh this week as the consensus revenue forecast released by economists from the General Assembly and the Office of State Budget and Management Wednesday... Read More
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, May 7, 2015. Let’s give Republican leaders of the N.C. General Assembly their due for the state’s new tax system: They turned a projected $270 million shortfall... Read More
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, May 6, 2015. Let’s give the Republicans running state government in Raleigh a round of applause. They clearly feel they deserve it. The state’s consensus forecast... Read More
