Time to study 508 page budget
Let's say, for the sake of argument, that the average bill that passes the General Assembly is about four pages long. That probably not exactly correct, but it's probably not far off. If it's true... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Time to strike a good deal
The state of North Carolina has begun its 2015-16 fiscal year with a continuing resolution instead of a budget. While it would certainly have been better if lawmakers and Gov. Pat McCrory had inked a... Read More
Now do you understand why the courts matter so much
With basic rights hanging by a thread, progressives need to redouble their commitment to the selection of good judges Progressives are gratified that the U.S. Supreme Court issued a pair of eminently... Read More
Supreme Court: Redistricting commissions acceptable
Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court keeps hope alive for a nonpartisan redistricting commission here in North Carolina. The question before the Court was whether or not the legislature could... Read More
An overgrown bill
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, June 30, 2015. House and Senate leaders have agreed to a continuing budget resolution that gives the chambers until Aug. 14 to reach a budget compromise. The House... Read More
House, Senate agree on 45 day continuing resolution
House and Senate leaders have agreed to a continuing budget resolution that gives the chambers until Aug. 14 to reach a budget compromise. The House voted 107 to 1 to approve the measure Monday... Read More
2013 Continuing resolution may be just the thing for 2015
The US Supreme Court issued an important ruling affecting same sex marriage in NC. Governor McCrory voiced concerned about tax change proposals. The House and Senate haggled over a budget compromise... Read More
House rejects bill to redistrict Greensboro-Trinity boards
The N.C. House refused Monday night to make sweeping changes to Greensboro’s City Council without a voter referendum. Members voted 73-35 to reject House Bill 263, a move that sends it to a House... Read More
Why the flag debate matters
Progressives claiming that the flag debate is a distraction have missed the point. As President Obama made so clear in his eulogy for Clementa Pinckney, a racist white guy tried to start a race war... Read More
Governor keeps out certain eyes
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, June 28, 2015. We know Gov. Pat McCrory doesn’t much like the news media (present company excepted, we’re sure), but lately he is going too far. Twice in recent... Read More
