Budget framework is flawed
Our lawmakers have had more than two years to construct a new state budget. What we learned from their "framework" announcement isn't impressive. They need to do better. Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
What checks or balances?
The Constitution's framework of checks and balances on power are not working on either the national or state levels. Read More
A win-win approach to higher education
Not only is there increasing competition to enroll students but a larger issue is keeping them from dropping out. Read More
Slow down on property tax legislation
The question that begs answering is how to give local governments the flexibility to raise the revenues they need to provide services their residents need, while not making the tax burden so great on any one segment. Read More
The short, fateful legislative session
This session will determine the fates of many people and issues in North Carolina. Read More
What's a North Carolina teacher to do?
Legislators don't have to listen to and help find resolutions for teachers' requests...and they don't. Read More
32 years of kicking the Leandro can... and still kicking
It's time we stop this childish game. If our legislators won't step up to their constitutional mandate we must elect new ones. Read More
Whatever happened to North Carolina Democrats?
In the past when new ideas have been presented, innovations bubble up and leadership emerges it has been North Carolina Democrats who came up with the plan and made things happen. Read More
Thank you, Senator Berger
He will be remembered for bringing financial accountability to the state, amassing power and giving up on traditional public schools. Read More
North Carolina's economic dean gives an update
We are unquestionably in a time of uncertainty and significant challenges. Read More
