Will legislators override McCrory veto
Now that Gov. Pat McCrory has said he will veto Senate Bill 2 (“the magistrates bill”), all eyes turn back to legislators to see if they have the votes to override that veto. Before we give that a... Read More
NC Spin Articles
McCrory to veto Magistrates opting out of same-sex marriages
Within hours of the House giving final approval to a bill that would allow magistrates and other public officials to refuse to perform marriages for religious reasons, Gov. Pat McCrory said Thursday... Read More
State poised to move wrong way on environmental regulations
Editorial by Winston-Salem Journal, May 27, 2015. The state Senate is poised to go along with the state House’s earlier approval of a reduction of environmental protections. By the time you read... Read More
Manufacturing and a tale of two North Carolinas
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, May 27, 2015. Like many of its Southern neighbors, much of North Carolina’s economic base in the 20th century evolved from agriculture to manufacturing. Textiles... Read More
Just a sip to freedom
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, May 27, 2015. A big omnibus bill all about booze really ought to be more fun. But House Bill 909, which would change eight separate areas of the state’s complex... Read More
Millennials show more independence as they enter adulthood
Yes, it’s a year and a half away from the November 2016 general election, but already the punditry and analysis has begun in terms of what could happen in the looming presidential contest. A team... Read More
You swore an oath; uphold it
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, May 26, 2015. Magistrates in North Carolina take two oaths when they are sworn into office. “I, (state your name), do solemnly and sincerely swear that I will... Read More
Politics battles principles in CON debate
The conflict conservative legislators face between satisfying constituents and staying true to free-market principles is playing out in the debate over the scope of North Carolina’s certificate of... Read More
Always take ideas seriously
A thought occurred to me as I was traveling in and around the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. The notion didn’t have to do with my location but was instead prompted by the lecture I was... Read More
Same old, same old
Back when Democrats ran the legislature, Republicans swore that things would be different if they ever were in charge. No more high-handed rulings, no more procedural shenanigans and no more bosses... Read More
