A decade after reform, film still thrives
North Carolina remains home to major sound stages, experienced crews, and ongoing television and film projects because it offers something more durable: a strong overall butsiness climate. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Donna King
Religious rights can’t be silenced by activist agendas
Protest belongs in the public square. Worship belongs to congregants, clergy, and their flock. When activists believe that a religious service is a legitimate target, they are no longer exercising free speech. Read More
First in flight, not first in line
The Wrights succeeded not because of government grants, tax incentives, or industrial policy. They succeeded because they were free to experiment. Read More
Corporate subsidies and taxpayer risk
In a time where we have an escalating federal deficit and competing state budget priorities, incentives programs should, at a minimum, face increased public reporting on state and county agreements, audits on company performance, and clawback provisions for companies that fail to deliver. Read More
Federal shift could give NC more control over K-12 education
The Department of Labor will no take over many of the functions of the former Department of Education. Read More
Why consumers should feel better headed into the holidays
Two-thirds (67%) of North Carolinians say they expect to spend less during the holidays, reflecting anxiety after years of high inflation and economic uncertainty. Read More
Locke’s lessons for a government in gridlock
When a government fails in its duty to protect the natural rights to life, liberty, and property for its citizens the citizens must demand reform. Read More
The left misreads the nation’s new reality
People are tired of being told the answer to every challenge is more government and more spending. Read More
The movement that made Weiss possible
Can the new editor-in-chief of CBS news halt the decline in trust of the media? Read More
Political brinksmanship fails taxpayers again
Congress should adopt the same approach North Carolina uses to assure continued government services. Read More
