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
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
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
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
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
The Governor’s biggest challenge, a Republican consultant explained to the newspaper, is coming up with a way to overhaul Medicaid and stopping its persistent cost overruns – if the Governor can... Read More
Editorial by Greenville Daily Reflector, May 6, 2015. In the 1968 film “Blackbeard’s Ghost,” the notorious pirate revisits North Carolina in a comedy plot. If the ghost of Edward Teach could be... Read More
