Reives raises legitimate concerns about no-bid contracts in state budget
More sunlight for state government contracts makes sense, regardless of who chooses vendors. Read More
More sunlight for state government contracts makes sense, regardless of who chooses vendors. Read More
Without racially polarized voting, no federal lawsuit claiming racial gerrymandering can succeed. Read More
The NC Court of Appeals will be called upon to referee a fight between the village of Bald Head and a private company. Read More
Drawing compact, contiguous districts almost certainly leads to seats that favor one party or another. Read More
Readers, viewers and listeners must constantly ask whether what they are hearing is news or opinion. Read More
The first tests of the Voter ID requirement say it wasn't a problem. Read More
The certificate of need process produces the wrong kind of competition — for government favors instead of customers’ business. Read More
As one who has been among the biggest critics of targeted tax breaks we can be glad there are safeguards that prevent payment when goals aren't reached. Read More
Everyone pays less income tax but the House Budget shifts the overall tax burden to higher-income households. Read More
Should a locality have the authority to block a new charter school? That's the issue now before our Supreme Court. Read More