Some sheriffs contend they are constitutional officers and can't be ordered around by state lawmakers. If they choose not to comply with federal requests, they say, they can do so. Is this a persuasive argument? Read More
No political figure in our history has every dominated the political scene like Donald Trump and he has changed politics forever. Read More
Sam Hieb writes in "The Locker Room" that the proposal for a soccer stadium in Raleigh depends on money it was already denied. Read More
The ongoing fight over the composition of our federal courts is a fight to save our democracy. It was a validation and victory for Tumpism. Read More
The Index was unchanged in May from its level in April. However, the only positive component was a strong jump in building permits. The other components retreated - especially a significant rise in jobless claims. The Index is suggesting continued growth - but slower - ahead. Read More
You may know how the Supreme Court ruled in North Carolina's gerrymandering lawsuit, but it is interesting to know how it reached all the way to our highest court. Read More
The Governor believes that centering his budget message on Medicaid expansion is a winning strategy. Polling data might indicate differently. Read More
In March of this year the Pew Research Center asked respondents in a poll whether government funding should increase, decrease or stay the same for a variety of programs. Their answers are surprising. Read More
Leah Byers reports that a Civitas Institute poll demonstrates that NC is a center-right state and is not turning blue. Read More
The latest Public Policy Poll says that both the Presidential and Gubernatorial races are close at this point. Read More
