Editorial by Greenville Daily Reflector, February 28, 2016. The people of eastern North Carolina should not take public education for granted, but speak loudly in support of East Carolina University... Read More
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, March 1, 2016. Nobody likes to pay taxes. Well, hardly anyone - there are a few folks out there who enjoy supporting their government and its works, but they're... Read More
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, March 1, 2016. North Carolina’s revenues are strong — and they’ll increase beginning today, thanks to a slew of new taxes. Average folks might start... Read More
Gov. Pat McCrory says lawmakers should wait until their scheduled return on April 25 to address Charlotte's new ordinance on transgender rights rather than call a special session in the next two... Read More
New report finds state borrowing through Connect NC Bond Act could boost economy, create thousands of jobs Voters in the North Carolina primary will have the chance to approve a state bond that could... Read More
by Jon Sanders, John Locke Foundation, March 1, 2016. Destroying property and taking things from people doesn’t grow the economy. Sounds rather obvious? That’s why lobbyists come armed with... Read More
A new High Point University Poll finds that majorities of North Carolina residents believe that President Obama should nominate and the U.S. Senate should consider replacements for Justice Antonin... Read More
Consider this picture. Your home has no electricity or indoor plumbing. This means no electronics or instant warm baths and showers, and “using the bathroom” means accessing an outdoor “outhouse... Read More
On the eve of what could be the decisive day in the presidential primaries, let’s ponder why politics seems illogical, irrational and just plain insane. If you read this blog and other political... Read More
by John Wynne, Politics NC, February 29, 2016. Roy Cooper’s challenge is the same one shared by every non-incumbent: the burden of proof is on the challenger. He has to prove that McCrory’s... Read More
