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
NC Spin Articles
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
McCrory grapples with biggest reelection roadblocks: Republican legislators
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
A few things to remember on the unexpected budget surplus
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
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
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
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
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
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
The slumlord approach to government
Understanding McCrory’s destructive unemployment insurance system “fix” State political leaders held a self-congratulatory press conference on Tuesday at which they took credit for the earlier... Read More
