Why is school out?
Republican legislators keep undermining public schools. Education goes all but unmentioned in Governor McCrory’s agenda. But Democrats seem to have retreated from the battlefield. In the... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Teacher appreciation needs to be reflected in the budget
This is National Teacher Week, a time set aside to appreciate the men and women who work hard every day in what almost everyone agrees is one of the most important jobs in our society, helping kids... Read More
A park for everyone
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, May 6, 2015. The Dix Visionaries website says it’s dedicated to creating “North Carolina’s Central Park in the heart of the capital city.” That lofty goal... Read More
The real numbers on North Carolina's jet fuel handout
At a recent transportation infrastructure summit, proponents of extending North Carolina’s tax break on jet fuel continued to argue that Charlotte must remain competitive for American Airlines. Even... Read More
How to reduce drunk driving
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, May 5, 2015. A drunk driver kills someone in North Carolina nearly every day, on average. Close to 400 people a year are killed in the state each year, and many more... Read More
NC has paid off unemployment debt
North Carolina no longer owes $2.75 billion it borrowed from the federal government pay first-time unemployment claims during the recent recession, action that will translate into lower taxes for... Read More
Budget pizza
The state budget process, which is about to begin in earnest, is like making a pizza. Start with the dough. That's the revenue – about $21 billion in this fiscal year. It's expected to be at least a... Read More
Taxes about to drop again
Because of tough decisions made by the General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory, North Carolina’s payroll tax is expected to drop by about $280 million in 2016 and as much as $700 million by 2017. What... Read More
An imperfect but wise course on coal ash disposal
Editorial by Burlington Times-News, May 3, 2015. Let’s start by saying the world isn’t perfect. Most are aware of this. But many still refuse to acknowledge it anyway. So count us among those who... Read More
Starting point on road funds
Republican lawmakers in Raleigh have spent the past several months grappling with two conflicting desires: 1) addressing the demonstrable need to repair and expand North Carolina’s system of roads... Read More
