Top NC court to settle coastal tourism tax dispute
Currituck County officials tried something different - ignoring the law. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Mitch Kokai
The lurking danger of NC budgeting as ‘performance’
As legislators become increasingly comfortable with reaching no deal, it’s not much of a leap to predict that competing House and Senate budget plans will become less and less serious. Read More
Deference ruling means good news for NC government challenges
State judges can no longer just defer to government interpretations of state law, restricting government overreach. Read More
NC hospital frustrated by rival’s CON game
Governments should not use the Certificate of Need process to limit other major medical equipment, hospital beds, or health care facilities. Read More
Feulner asked right questions about preserving America’s future
Six basic questions to ask those seeking elective office will help can help determine for whom to vote. Read More
Tillis doubles down on ‘institutional’ support
Tillis says it is alright if the president wants to make his branch as powerful as possible, however the Congress' job is to maintain the historic intent of Article 1 of the Constitution. Read More
Courts’ take on constitutional silence could have major impact
How much authority does the Governor have in appointing judges to the bench when there is a vacancy? Read More
Vetoes could end Stein’s political honeymoon
How will partisan conflicts between Stein and the General Assembly affect public perception of the new governor? Read More
Court battle highlights CON’s negative impact on competition
All North Carolinians would benefit if policymakers rethink their approach to the CON game.All North Carolinians would benefit if policymakers rethink their approach to the CON game. Read More
Court ruling clarifies limits of NC’s First Amendment protection
Those who communicate ideas about controversial topics need to know that free speech has limits. Read More
