Fair maps, equal representation, a must for NC
Voters should choose their politicians. Politicians shouldn't choose their voters. Partisan gerrymandering is bad for democracy. Read More
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Transform NC's private school vouchers from boondoggle to responsible, transparent, accountable
The Public School Forum of North Carolina has come up with six common-sense recommendations to provide accountability and transparency. Read More
State's high court must uphold the law not partisanship
Our Supreme Court has the authority and responsibility to to review the acts of the legislative and executive branches of government to determine their constitutionality. They must be transparent in making these decisions. Read More
Legislators focus too much on tax cuts. Time to care about quality of services too
State and local agencies that rely upon state funding don't know how much money they'll have to run crucial programs and provide critical services. The unfortunate reality is that the leaders of the General Assembly don't seem to care about the delivery of government services. There's no expectation of excellence or quality. Read More
NCInnovation is a good idea, but NC Senate's funding scheme is misguided
It is hard to imagine what North Carolina's Senate legislative leaders were thinking when they surreptitiously inserted a provision in the state budget bill to create and give $1.4 billion in FOREVER MONEY to a private company essentially run by the legislature. Read More
Keeping guns out of dangerous hands doesn't weaken Second Amendment
Why isn't it common sense among North Carolina legislators to do more, not less, so guns don't get into the hands of those who we know will make our communities more dangerous? Read More
Legislative quest for political meddling might start with a look in a mirror
The SBI Director, whose term expires in five weeks, appeared before a legislative committee and announced he was the victim of intimidation by the governor. Read More
Cooper offers NC Legislature a prescription it must fulfill
The Governor's State of the State address continued his approach pressing for cooperation, conciliation and investment in the future while eschewing confrontation, partisan cheap shots and unproductive lamentations on a false past. Read More
Cooper offers the legislature a prescription it must fulfill
In his State of the State address the governor says we have the responsibility to learn from adversity and make things better. Read More
Before more tax cutting, legislature must fund unmet obligations
Senate Leader Phil Berger says North Carolina is taking in more money than it is needing. Is it really? Read More
