Lawmakers have a chance to end state's CON game
Not only does CON thwart competition but evidence suggests it blocks patients from access to superior equipment. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Mitch Kokai
New poll offers little help in Medicaid expansion debate
The stalemate exists because of a lack of agreement on steps needed to make it work. Read More
New NC Supreme Court's impact will extend beyond what we can see
Opinions emerging from the new court will likely differ in style and substance, especially on high-profile cases that have divided Democratic and Republican justices in recent years. Read More
Most pundits miss key points of N.C. redistricting dispute
On December 7th the US Supreme Court will hear arguments on what has been touted as a major landmark case of legislative authority. Read More
Leandro decision prompts questions about justices' ability to read
The latest Leandro decision is not about North Carolina’s failure to afford its children with the opportunity to receive a sound basic education, but is all about power. Read More
Plaintiff in unaffiliated voter case helped close door on Supreme Court retention elections
For many years there have been discussions about a better way to select judges, especially on our appellate courts. Retention elections had support but was voted down. Read More
Nickel and Hines tied in high stakes congressional race
The most high-profile congressional campaign in the state shows a virtual tie between the two candidates. Read More
Short exchange could hold the key to the Leandro case's final decision
It is suspected that the decision will fall along party lines, however one key vote could determine the outcome. Read More
Vetoed education bill gives Democrats chance to stand up for legislative branch
The bill Governor Cooper vetoed would remove governing structure of three schools, two for the deaf and one for the blind, to individual governing boards. Read More
Dobbs decision highlights Supreme Court misconceptions
The largest misconception involves the Supreme Court’s power to determine whether a woman can secure an abortion. Read More
