A year ago, North Carolina became the first state in the nation to exit the federal government’s extended-benefits program for the unemployed. Facing the prospect of job-killing hikes in payroll... Read More
If you research the political adage, Midterm elections are a referendum on the White House, you will discover that Democrats agree UNLESS the president is a Democrat, and Republicans agreeUNLESS... Read More
Almost no Senate race in the nation has reported more outside spending than North Carolina – and that’s just the tip of a financial iceberg. Unreported “dark money” has poured into the race on... Read More
It was a quick sound bite, but it has resounded through state politics. “We have a broken Medicaid system that is not ready to go,” Gov. Pat McCrory told a group of business leaders about a month... Read More
I know that people in the Governor’s Office read this blog. So please pass this message on to Governor McCrory: Josh Ellis needs some time off. Josh, the Governor’s communications director... Read More
The Governor sent his budget over to the Senate. And as Rodney Dangerfield used to say, He got no respect. It was DOA. The Senate sent its budget over to the House. And it got no respect... Read More
Politicians of all stripes are sending out their Fourth of July messages this week as they do every year, reminding us of the Declaration of Independence and the struggles, courage, and aspirations of... Read More
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, July 4, 2014. The question before Congress was independence. Even that wasn't a sure thing, with several states only agreeing to sever ties with the crown at the... Read More
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, July 3, 2014. Fourth of July observances have inspired notable speeches reminding Americans of our heritage, founding principles and obligations. Some excerpts... Read More
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, July 3, 2014. N.C. lawmakers seem determined to unwisely repeal and replace the state’s Common Core education standards. But at least a House and Senate conference... Read More
