The latest revenue projections and forecasting report from the NC General Assembly’s fiscal research division say NC will experience a $271 Million shortfall this year, a small fraction of the... Read More
Before the sun set, the day the legislature returned to town, the Bull Mooses in the Senate had locked horns with Pat McCrory. The Bull Mooses are a gregarious lot but they’re dangerous when... Read More
Despite all the platitudes from politicians, especially in election years, North Carolina does not value public school teachers, not really. That’s not only the fault of the folks currently in power... Read More
Tough love” is now part of government’s role. That’s what happened in many areas across North Carolina last week when every public and charter school in the state was given an A-to-F grade for... Read More
Editorial by Jacksonville Daily News, February 10,2015. Do a little research and you’ll find reams (paper and electronic) of commentary seeking the answer to a serious question: “Why don’t boys... Read More
Editorial by News and Observer, February 10, 2015. Dana Cope, executive director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina, has resigned following a News & Observer report on questionable... Read More
The passing of Dean Smith reminds us that he was much more than a celebrated basketball coach – he was the lens through which much of the nation saw us. What they saw was a highly intelligent... Read More
A change in the state's gas tax proposed by Senate leaders would mean short-term savings at the pump, but higher gas taxes down the road and deep cuts at the state Department of Transportation. The... Read More
Gross domestic product or GDP captures the market value of all goods or services produced within a country (or other defined region) in a given year. Put another way, GDP = Personal Consumption... Read More
Uncovering hypocrisy by politicians is as easy as finding sand at the beach. But the turnabout by Republicans on redistricting reform is noteworthy for its cynicism. Here’s what four key GOP... Read More
