States should think long-term
Although I support the tax cuts, budgetary restraint, and other fiscal policies adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory over the past two years, I have repeatedly urged... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Fracking rules will fail NC
The editorial from Nov. 13, “Teeth being added to fracking rules?” was unfortunately misleading. The Mining and Energy Commission (MEC) has finished drafting the rules to regulate fracking, but... Read More
Will Republicans govern?
Congressional GOP has a golden opportunity during the lame duck session to show it’s not just about obstruction As anyone who’s ever obtained real, decision-making authority can attest – be it... Read More
McCrory's balancing act
Republican wins this year could make Governor McCrory’s reelection road rockier. Over the past month, the Governor seemed to tack to the middle and away from the arch-conservative legislature. He... Read More
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
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
