On opening day of the 2019-20 General Assembly, we heard lots of promises of collaboration. There are opportunities to work together; finding a budget that meets the state’s needs while keeping... Read More
On opening day of the 2019-20 General Assembly, we heard lots of promises of collaboration. There are opportunities to work together; finding a budget that meets the state’s needs while keeping... Read More
Rules are important. Whether it’s a sporting event, a corporate meeting or a board game, rules set the parameters of the interaction. Without rules there’s confusion, uncertainty, ambiguity with... Read More
Cleaning out my notebook and found notes from Governor Cooper’s address to the NC Rural Assembly on November 16, 2018. He outlined his priorities for 2019. 2018 wraps on a contentious note between... Read More
If we learned one thing during the devastation and recovery from Hurricanes Florence and Michael, it’s that setting aside more than $2 billion in savings for a rainy day was a very good idea. But... Read More
Recovery from Hurricane Florence will be long and hard. But as the waters recede, the strength of North Carolinians shines. We’ve been here before. From 1851 to 2018, North Carolina has been hit... Read More
Following the three judge panel ruling that the General Assembly could either take the two amendments in question off the ballot or re-write them, the General Assembly is coming back tomorrow (Friday... Read More
Environmental concerns are real and warranted, particularly when it comes to public health. The GenX chemical produced by Chemours has been found in water supplies and the impact on human health is... Read More
Starting in 2011, North Carolina lawmakers have implemented transformational changes resulting in a strong and growing economy. More people are working, more opportunities are available, and a... Read More
Just when things were going so well. … Since 2011, the Republican-led General Assembly has restrained the growth of government, brought spending in line with revenue, paid down debt, put more money... Read More
