Bipartisan success possible
Editorial by Durham Herald-Sun, November 17, 2014. Given the partisan rancor in the past couple of General Assembly sessions, it may be hard to remember that the state’s elected leaders do know how... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Group sues UNC on use of race in admissions
A lawsuit filed against UNC-Chapel Hill on Monday seeks to end the university’s use of race in admissions, contending that “race is a dominant factor” in decisions “to the detriment of white... Read More
Small town blues: Rural communities struggle to chart a future
North Carolina's big cities are seeing new, well-paying jobs created as the nation continues to recover from the Great Recession. But residents of small towns that once were home to the state's... Read More
That does not compute
This is the first in an occasional series, called "That Does Not Compute," a look at goings-on in state government that don't seem to make much sense. The Incredible, Job-Creating Partnership A few... Read More
A veto not used
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, November 18, 2014. t’s hard to keep up with all the lawsuits filed to block legislation passed by the N.C. General Assembly in the last four years. Various... Read More
Work starts for the next NC budget
For those of us who follow state government, the budget is always a topic of conversation. Where will money be spent? How much will be spent on various agencies? Will there be a surplus or deficit... Read More
NC: The 'longest running bridesmaid' looking for auto manufacturer
North Carolina officials are revving up their efforts to attract an automaker, with massive tracts of land assembled and teams of marketers sent to Asia and Europe. And if you want to understand why... Read More
Coal ash chair: 'Everyone will share' cleanup costs
The chairman of the state’s new Coal Ash Management Commission, which met Friday for the first time, warned that the cleanup of Duke Energy’s ash will involve some public pain. Chairman Michael... Read More
I got the red blues
One of the legacies of the George W. Bush era was the codification of the red-blue color scheme for American politics. Newspapers and TV networks used the results of the 2000 and 2004 presidential... Read More
Proposing an agenda for state's new leaders
It’s one of the great conundrums of modern society: All around us, images of wealth, comfort, individual freedom and swiftly advancing technology tell a story of promise and progress. For millions... Read More
