Candidate McCrory had it right
As a candidate, Pat McCrory promised to change the culture of cronyism and insider dealing in Raleigh. As governor, however, he is getting awfully cozy with some of the groups that have pigged out for... Read More
NC Spin Articles
N.C. poised for ‘breakout year’ in 2014, economist predicts
by Eric Frazier, Charlotte Observer, September 10, 2013. Rising consumer confidence and a strengthening housing market will position North Carolina for a “breakout year” in 2014, UNC Charlotte... Read More
Wos inherited mess at DHHS
by Jackie Wieland, Greensboro, letter to News and Observer, September 11,2013. Regarding your Sept. 7 editorial "Sweet deal": Why are you creating a scandal about the hiring practices of the... Read More
NCDOT should share more power with locals, legislators say
Legislators complained Tuesday that the state Department of Transportation is not giving local elected leaders their fair share of the vote on spending decisions under the state’s new Strategic... Read More
A Tax Reform Hero
by Martin Sullivan, Forbes Magazine, September 10, 2013. In the gritty, grimy sausage factory of tax policymaking, it is rare to find a legislator who puts principle ahead of political gain. But if... Read More
Republicans embracing libertarian priorities
A new poll confirms a libertarian renaissance in 2013. FreedomWorks commissioned a national survey of registered voters last month, shared first with POLITICO, that finds 78 percent of Republicans... Read More
State's favorability rating tumbles
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, September 10, 2013. What’s the value of a popularity contest? Two years ago, North Carolina ranked in the Top 10 states in the country in approval ratings. Some... Read More
9/11 memories from one close by
As we approach the Anniversary of 9-11, I have decided to share my memories of the tragedy that affected the lives of all Americans "FOREVER" It started as a normal day. I was in my second year as... Read More
9/11: A time to mark the day everything changed
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, September 11, 2013. There will be speeches, music, a wreath-laying and a 21-gun salute at Fort Bragg's Main Post Flag Pole this morning. The sorrowful notes of taps... Read More
Reality intrudes on bureaucracy
Sometimes in a news story the subtle assumptions are as important as the headlines. In many recent stories, the unspoken media message is that North Carolina Republicans are trying to politicize state... Read More
