Federal budget crisis will hit state
Last year, federal funds made up nearly as large a share of North Carolina’s state budget (39%) as the General Fund did (41%). Read More
NC SPIN Posts by John Hood
Spend now, reap benefits later
While it makes sense to finance some long-lived assets with borrowing but during periods when construction costs are surging paying cash has benefits, too. Read More
Suburban surge drove GOP success
North Carolina as a whole has become less hospitable to Democrats. Read More
Few institutions inspire public trust
A recent survey of 15 institutions showed that of those polled only the military and small businesses earned a high level of public trust. Read More
Sweat the details on teacher pay.
In times of soaring prices, strong revenue collections, tight labor markets, and persistent vacancies in key teaching positions, North Carolina ought to enact big teacher pay increases. Read More
Blue Cross bill makes good sense
Blue Cross is the dominant player in North Carolina’s market for private health plans. Indeed, it’s the only insurer selling policies in all 100 counties. House Bill 346 would permit it to reorganize as a nonprofit holding company. Read More
Patriotism requires a common story
Is America a bright shining city on a hill or a bright shining lie? Read More
Democrats face headwinds on top issues
A recent High Point University poll asked 793 registered voters to rank issues in order of importance. They were school safety, inflation, education, health care, law enforcement, supporting veterans, opioids, job creation, voting integrity, and taxes. Read More
We're sliding toward single payer
Whether you agree or disagree with the North Carolina legislature’s decision to expand Medicaid, it’s time for serious thought about what happens next. Read More
States should lead on parental rights
Children are neither pets nor little adults but are entrusted primarily to the care of their parents or guardians Read More
