The recently passed House budget strikes a delicate balance between putting more money in the pockets of North Carolinians and ensuring the state’s financial stability to support recovery efforts in western North Carolina. Read More
Governor Stein said, “We need to balance our books, not bury our heads in the sand.” Read More
Disputes between the executive and legislative branches might best be settled by the judicial branch. Read More
There comes a point when we all need to reckon with the changes that come to all of us as we age. Sometimes hubris and denial work against us. Deceit always catches up with us. Read More
Since 2020, revenue has fluctuated between 16% and 19% of GDP. Net federal expenditure has fluctuated between 22% and 31% of GDP. Read More
Trump's white supremacy leanings were never more evident than when the president of South Africa met with Trump in the White House. Read More
Republicans who promised support are silent as the Trump administration denies requests for funds Read More
Only 31% of Independent voters thought tariffs were necessary. That could be important to election outcomes since this group often swings election results. Read More
Between 2008 and 2024, NC Democrats have prevailed in only one election cycle, the 2018 “Blue Moon” contest. Read More
Trump may be spreading his efforts too thinly among far too many bewildering initiatives. Read More
