Who's the boss?
Governor McCrory is starting to look like Bev Perdue without the dress. He started out this legislature saying he’d be more assertive. Then Senator Berger released his budget and showed everybody... Read More
NC Spin Articles
McCrory should veto Common Core repeal
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, June 9, 2014. The Common Core curriculum has barely crossed the finish line on Year Two, and already North Carolina legislators want to throw it away and replace it... Read More
Lawmakers seek audits of DHHS single-source contracts
The Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee voted Monday to ask State Auditor Beth Wood to investigate whether the Department of Health and Human Services is complying with state laws... Read More
The Republicans' best choice for 2016
Romney for President. Get used to the idea. But, you say, Mitt Romney has made it clear that he is not interested in running again. He is a two-time loser, which makes him damaged property. And the... Read More
Will anger translate to change?
How tense is life around the General Assembly these days? "I had to go yesterday for a root canal," a veteran lobbyist said Thursday, "and I was happy to have the opportunity to get away from here... Read More
UNC's Roy Williams offers a porous defense
Editorial by News and Observer, June 9, 2014. As a basketball coach, Roy Williams demands that his players get back on defense. On Saturday, the University of North Carolina’s Hall of Fame coach did... Read More
NC, Va sign deal with Duke for Dan River cleanup
Environmental and wildlife officials in North Carolina and Virginia signed an agreement with Duke Energy Monday for the cleanup of toxic coal ash from the Dan River, which flows through the two states... Read More
Common Core wrong focus; fix testing, funding
Replacing the Common Core curriculum in North Carolina is ill-advised. Considerable time, effort and resources have been devoted over the last several years to align curriculum and assessments with... Read More
Waffle House denies waitress a $1,000 tip from an "angel"
Shaina Brown works the late shift at Waffle House, serving cups of second-wind coffee to wobbly diners with butane breath. After seven years, she’s learned to coax a good tip with a smile and quick... Read More
Berger talks education with 'Moral Monday' protestors
by Mark Binker and Laura Leslie, WRAL, June 9, 2014. Educators who came to the legislature to protest with the "Moral Monday" movement asked for a meeting with Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger... Read More
