NC Spin Articles


The debt hardship

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

May 10, 2015

Drop in teacher resignations in Wake County

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

May 9, 2015




Use revenue turnaround to help seniors

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

May 8, 2015


Refunds vanish, budget rebounds

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

May 8, 2015

Pay stays stubbornly flat for NC workers

For almost two decades, North Carolina workers have opened their paychecks to find not much has changed. Despite a huge drop in the unemployment rate as the state economy recovers from the recession...    Read More

May 8, 2015

A ferry tale

Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, May 6, 2015. State lawmakers are pondering priority fares for the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry. The plan wouldn't make much difference at this time of the year, but...    Read More

May 8, 2015


Too many crimes on the books

Because of tax reform, less burdensome regulations, and a general spirit of optimism, you have confidence that North Carolina is on the right track and this is the place to invest and start a business...    Read More

by Becki Gray   |   May 8, 2015