A good start to a new school year
As the result of actions taken during the 2014 legislative short session, the school year begins with more money for teachers, more students attending schools of their choice, and more focus on what... Read More
NC Spin Articles
NC SPIN panelists respond to the U.S. Senate debate
We asked NC SPIN panelists to give you their perspectives on Wednesday night’s debate. JOE MAVRETIC: WOW! What a debate. If you are a Democrat, Hagan won. If you are a Republican, Tillis won. If... Read More
Who will make the big play in tonight's Senate debate
Football teams need a strong defense and effective offense to win. The same is true for political candidates. Tonight’s first debate between U.S. Senate contenders Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis (UNC-TV... Read More
Gubernatorial appointments: "That ain't happening," says Apodaca
As they baked in the 85-degree heat of Boyd Automotive's former parking lot, politicians riding in Monday's King Apple Parade talked coal ash and apples as they waited to join the convoy up Main... Read More
With NC business incentives, secrecy is worse than the spending
Editorial from Lenoir News-Topic, published in News and Observer, September 2, 2014. The following editorial appeared in the Lenoir News-Topic: One of the reasons no one particularly likes how... Read More
NC's $10 billion Medicaid challenge: Pay for other states or take federal money
North Carolina taxpayers could spend more than $10 billion by 2022 to provide medical care for low-income residents of other states while getting nothing in return, a McClatchy Newspapers analysis... Read More
Supreme Court refuses emergency release of school voucher funds
North Carolina’s Supreme Court has rejected a request from legislative leaders for an emergency release of voucher funds while they appeal a court decision that declared the program unconstitutional... Read More
UNC System makes progress
When Republicans won their legislative majorities in 2010 and expanded them in 2012, they ran on a platform of fiscal conservatism and reform. They’ve largely delivered on their promises. Tax and... Read More
McCrory in tough position over incentives
State lawmakers have returned home to their districts for good to campaign for re-election in November. Or have they? The latest chatter in the capital is about whether House and Senate members will... Read More
At UNC-Chapel Hill, the truth about grades
Tar Heels in search of the easy A, beware. Starting this fall, UNC-Chapel Hill transcripts will provide a little truth in grading. From now on, transcripts for university graduates will contain a... Read More
