Trump/Ellmers?
by John Wynne, Politics North Carolina, May 2, 2016. Here’s some vice presidential speculation for you: Rep. Renee Ellmers as the running mate for Donald Trump. Need convincing? Donald Trump’s... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Salaries, bonuses subject of budget debate
It took no longer than the first budget meeting before the battle lines were drawn in what will become the biggest spending-related debate of 2016. It will be about raises and bonuses for state... Read More
Janet Cowell, pick your boss: The public or shareholders
Editorial by The Charlotte Observer, May 2, 2016. Charles Elson studies corporate governance for a living and is one of the nation’s experts on the subject of boards of directors. He has almost... Read More
We won't get great teachers unless we value them
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, May 3, 2016. Teachers can’t be all things to all students -- but the good ones come close. As we think about educators on this National Teacher Appreciation Day... Read More
Repeal of HB2? 'We're having discussions,' Hardister says
After more than a month of controversy, a number of Republican lawmakers are considering amending — or even repealing — House Bill 2. “Right now, we’re listening to feedback and we’re having... Read More
Tax choices define policy options
Relatively speaking, North Carolina has a low rate of property taxation. That’s a basic fact of public finance — but its implications are varied, significant, and underappreciated. Let’s run the... Read More
Keep mental health issues front and center
Editorial by Burlington Times-News, May 2, 2016. Taking one’s own life, it has been said, is a permanent solution to temporary problems. Maybe that’s true sometimes. But what’s more true is that... Read More
Nation's report card - still waiting for improvement
Earlier this week the National Center for Education Statistics released results of the Nation’s Report Card for 12thgrade math and reading tests. The Nation’s Report Card summarizes data from... Read More
Burr plays politics with long-vacant judicial seat
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, May 2, 2016. We've heard a lot of descriptions of Judge Patricia Timmons-Goodson over the years. All of them were glowing. So it's hard to swallow Sen. Richard Burr... Read More
Pat McCrory, Jennifer Roberts both getting blamed for HB2
It has sparked a national firestorm, polarized left and right, and drawn the attention of the NBA, Bruce Springsteen and some of America’s biggest corporations. But last week the fight over North... Read More
