Face of healthcare is changing
State regulators should focus their attention on ensuring that providers are fully transparent about their training and capabilities, Read More
NC SPIN Posts by John Hood
When taxes (almost) killed tap
How was tap dancing affected by taxes? John Hood, himself a dancer and tap instructor, answers the question. Read More
North Carolina needs more businesses
Our state had a net gain in the number of jobs in 2018 but we need more entrepreneurs starting new businesses. Read More
Pipeline report reveals abuse of power
Is there a quid pro quo in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline approval? Read More
When government push comes to shove
What makes government different from other social institutions is What makes government unique is that with governments, if you do not fund and obey it, you can be fined or arrested. Read More
States should drive health reform
Why should America have a single approach to financing health care? There's merit to letting states go their own way with financing and regulations. Read More
Self-government requires local news
When it comes to state and local government, news scarcity is a problem. Read More
Must test scores be political weapons?
North Carolinians are poorly served when every event turns into a political slugfest. Read More
Name calling won't help Cooper
Cooper's aides have done him no favors by reacting flippantly rather than substantively. Read More
Time to lock in redistricting reform
When it comes to redistricting reform there are angry Democrats and Republicans but reform cannot be a partisan endeavor. Read More
