19 arrested in Moral Monday protests
by Katelyn Ferrall, Associated Press, published on WRAL.com, June 16, 2014. Hundreds of legislative protesters on Monday tested the limits of a new court order uprooting rules that they said were... Read More
NC Spin Articles
What we learned last week
What was the lesson we were taught twice last week? Once by Dave Brat, the congressional candidate who defeated House Majority Leader, Eric Cantor? And again by the insurgent forces of ISIS (Islamic... Read More
Lottery money adds up to a reckless budget
As the 2014 legislative session opened, a business lobbyist explained the incentives House Speaker Thom Tillis, Republican U.S. Senate nominee, had for seeking quick adjournment. Among other reasons... Read More
Satire parodies protests from legislators' viewpoint
RALEIGH, N.C. — A YouTube video posted over the weekend by a left-leaning communications consultant pokes fun at the weekly protests at the General Assembly. Featuring the classic 1960s song... Read More
Film incentives: Legislature turning its back on a sure shot
Editorial by Winston-Salem Journal, June 15, 2014. Despite urging from industry professionals, community supporters and convincing evidence of economic advantages, our legislature seems determined to... Read More
McKissick's testimony on campaign contributions draws response from Pope
State Sen. Floyd McKissick Jr., a Democrat who represents Durham and Granville counties, spoke to a different senate earlier this month. He was in Washington at the invitation of U.S. Sen. Patrick... Read More
NC Should make wise water decisions in times of plenty
Given the abundant rainfall in the Triangle over the last several months, it is easy to forget that within the last 15 years North Carolina has experienced the state’s two most severe droughts on... Read More
Appointed school chief? Yes, but....
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, June 15, 2014. This editorial board has said before that the job of state schools superintendent should be appointed, not elected. The elected post has only nominal... Read More
NC Teacher exodus is also about development
Education in North Carolina is under siege. Many teachers are leaving the state to teach in neighboring states after being faced with years of stagnant pay, the elimination of pay increases for... Read More
Differences between the House, Senate and Governor's budget proposals
The state budget process entered its final leg Friday when the House approved a $21 billion spending plan. That bill will return to the Senate, where members will almost certainly reject it next week... Read More
