Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, February 4, 2015. Well-meaning lawmakers have introduced new bills that would dramatically change the way redistricting is handled for the N.C. General Assembly and... Read More
Editorial by News and Observer, February 4, 2015. It will be more difficult now for Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly to hesitate when it comes to more funding for pre-school programs... Read More
Gov. Pat McCrory outlined a laundry list of priorities and wishes Wednesday evening that he said would make North Carolina a national model for both its big-city opportunities and its small-town charm... Read More
Shortly after Gov. Pat McCrory’s State of the State Address — probably before the end of February — he will follow the requirement in the state constitution to send comprehensive budget... Read More
When the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court last confronted the Affordable Care Act in 2012, lines were clearly drawn along a partisan divide. And even after the court upheld a key portion of the... Read More
A few days a week, I ride a Triangle Transit 301 bus to and from the palatial Civitas HQ in the Warehouse District of Raleigh. But even as a transit rider, my blood runs cold when I hear government... Read More
The idea of school vouchers isn’t new in North Carolina. In 1956, the state enacted a program to provide private school tuition grants for children whose parents didn’t want them to attend... Read More
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, February 4, 2015. North Carolina is heading for a serious teacher shortage, judging by the number of students enrolled in UNC education programs. It’s down... Read More
In response to petitions made by Wilson and Chattanooga, Tennessee, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is proposing dismantling state laws to allow the expansion of municipal broadband services such as... Read More
PPP's newest North Carolina poll finds a similar story: Pat McCrory and Richard Burr have mediocre approval numbers but lead their potential opponents for reelection next year who tend to have low... Read More
