The Grinches who stole the tax credit
Governor McCrory and others are advocating the restoration of the historic preservation tax credit. They raise the larger question of how North Carolina can have tax reform (that supposedly closes... Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
Lower costs for higher education
When my grandfather was president of Campbell College I remember his stories of students who paid tuitions with hams, cabbages or produce from their family’s farm. College was a sacrifice in those... Read More
We need Triage on Medicaid Reform
Will North Carolina ever reform Medicaid? After more than two years, we aren’t much closer to reform solutions today than we were a year ago. North Carolina spends more than 10 percent of its... Read More
Back Over the River and Through the Woods
Over the river and through the woods” is the song that conjures up fond memories of holiday trips to celebrate with loved ones. Shortly after the first Thanksgiving early settlers started migrating... Read More
Changing the State Budget Dance
In January, Pat McCrory will begin his third year as Governor, but his first chance to fully develop a biennial budget that reflects his priorities. This truth highlights North Carolina’s poorly... Read More
Old wisdom for a new day
I am not a member of any organized party - I’m a Democrat,” humorist Will Rogers frequently said in the 1920’s. The same is true today, especially in North Carolina. After a third consecutive... Read More
Get ready for the next game
Whether your team won or lost a good friend put this week’s elections in proper perspective. Politicians, like athletes, need to understand that regardless of today’s score the proper reaction is... Read More
Big day for Republicans
The conclusions are inescapable: Republicans scored a big victory in Tuesday’s mid-term elections. Thom Tillis’ victory over first-term Senator Kay Hagan was the deciding factor in turning over... Read More
Lower admission standards at historically black universities
The UNC Board of Governors perhaps opened a can of worms by allowing three historically black universities to lower their SAT admission standards. The move might be the spark needed for more... Read More
Can Marry or Must Marry?
At least two North Carolina magistrates have resigned rather than perform same-sex marriages, citing conflicts with their religious beliefs. It raises a very intriguing question: Must these officers... Read More
