Lessons for November in the school superintendent race
The upset in the Superintendent's primary can be partially explained because parents are frustrated with their children's dropping test scores. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Donna King
Five New Year’s resolutions to consider for 2024
Listen to candidates this year as they campaign for your vote. Are they intentional about fulfilling the actual duties of the job for which they are running? Or are they just creating an image with messaging? Read More
Medicaid expansion begins but the CON continues
Of the 35 states that still have Certificate of Need laws on the books North Carolina has the second most regulated CON state in the nation. Read More
Follow the Money: Lawmakers and lobbyists place their bets
The casinos issue will return in 2024, with time for discussion, which may address some of the concerns of the Freedom Caucus members. Read More
Public needs more access to public records, not less
We need a "public right to know" amendment to the state constitution. Read More
Stand for something
As children return to school it is critical to recognize the unique position the next generation is in. Read More
Big media and big tech conspired to block COVID news
A partnership called the Trusted News Initiative, censored coverage questioning the safety and efficacy of COVID vaccines. Read More
Consumers curb holiday spending; if only government would too
The three biggest state government expenditures are healthcare, education and pensions. Read More
Primaries showed voters think for themselves
North Carolina is a prize for either party, and both have their eyes on us. It won’t be cheap. Read More
