Democrats’ expert challenges narrative about ‘fair’ election maps
The case being considered is over what is fair, but also what follows the constitution. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Mitch Kokai
Third state Supreme Court justice could be targeted for forced removal
A third justice may have represented the plaintiffs in another lawsuit. Read More
History shows redistricting presents no open-and-shut case for judges
Electoral maps have generated constitutional consternation for decades and courts have long struggled with the roles they should play. Read More
Parents ‘know things’ that bureaucrats, academics miss about school choice
A parent's role in choosing the best education for their children is often lost in political debates. Read More
Republican N.C. Supreme Court justices lament effective ‘success tax’
Republicans Justices say they could not not endorse an effective court-endorsed tax on economic success. Read More
Next NC government power struggle could focus on energy deal
On page 48 of the House energy bill there is a provision that might prompt a gubernatorial veto. Can the House override it? Read More
Supreme court has seen change, but 4-3 splits are rare
In 84 percent of the 2021 decisions the high court issued unanimous decisions 84 percent of the time. Only in 7 percent has their been a single dissenter. Read More
User-fee principle should guide future N.C. transportation choices
Transportation users are the main beneficiaries of any transportation they use, so they should be the ones to pay the costs. Read More
Certificate of Need blocks health care consumers from reaping benefits of competition
North Carolina removes decisions about new health care facilities and major medical equipment from providers and consumers. Instead the state assigns those decisions to a 29-member board. Read More
Latest 4-3 NC Supreme Court split defies partisan expectations
Our NC Supreme Court consists of 4 Democrats and 3 Republicans. You might expect most decisions would be 4-3, but that's not the case. Read More
