Tax Overhaul
Early next year, North Carolinians will find out how much some related, key components of the tax overhaul approved by state legislators will cost or not cost them. In this case, the issue is pretty... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Nichol and Civitas: Public records request should be honored
Editorial by Winston-Salem Journal, December 22, 2013. University professors from across North Carolina have written a curious letter to Gov. Pat McCrory, a letter complaining about a private... Read More
Things people know that just aren't so
Voters are woefully misinformed about public policy issues, according to a recent poll by the Just Facts Foundation. Most voters, for example, seem to think the tax code sticks it to the little guy... Read More
2014 economic outlook for NC: Continued growth, says expert
By Bruce Mildwurf, WRAL, December 22, 2013. North Carolina's economy outpaced the national economy in 2013, and the state's unemployment rate – 7.4 percent as of November – is the lowest it's been... Read More
Seeking Safety: How one city cut violent crime by 60 percent
The Rev. Jim Summey was fed up. On his way to church in 1995, Summey counted 13 prostitutes standing on the sidewalk within three blocks of his English Road Baptist Church. The prostitutes were not... Read More
'Duck Dynasty' star's free speech rights weren't violated
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal got involved in the "Duck Dynasty" controversy Thursday by tweeting his response to A&E's decision to suspend Phil Robertson for his inflammatory remarks in a recent GQ... Read More
Obama Repeals ObamaCare
Editorial by Wall Street Journal, December 20, 2013. It seems Nancy Pelosi was wrong when she said "we have to pass" ObamaCare to "find out what's in it." No one may ever know because the White... Read More
Film tax credits necessary
Editorial by Winston-Salem Journal, December 21, 2013. Gov. Pat McCrory and state officials last week celebrated the job opportunities and near-record economic impact generated by the state’s film... Read More
'Twas the week before Christmas
Twas the week before Christmas, in Raleigh and around the bend, There are many reasons to be glad that 2013 is about to end. It seems now like forever but it was just a year ago We wondered which Pat... Read More
Election law attorneys ask for rules to clarify new voting laws
Election law attorneys at Bailey & Dixon in Raleigh have petitioned the State Board of Elections seeking the adoption of three rules clarifying new voting laws approved by the Republican-controlled... Read More
