It's the economy
Pat McCrory will likely run for re-election next year as governor of North Carolina against longtime Attorney General Roy Cooper. Both men are capable candidates who will run skillful, well-funded... Read More
NC Spin Articles
How can state stop abuses found in DHHS audit
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, May 15, 2015. It's the gift that keeps on giving. Just as memory of the last round of problems with the state's Medicaid-payment system begins to fade, we find a... Read More
House budget plan modest, targeted
While many details of the state House's budget remain incomplete, the broad outlines of the nearly $22 billion proposal unveiled Thursday morning in committees show few major changes in the state's... Read More
Poll shows voters' views on Obama, McCrory, Burr
The most recent Civitas Poll of North Carolina voters found President Obama’s job approval ratings underwater, while Gov. Pat McCrory and U.S. Sen. Richard Burr had positive ratings. Asked if they... Read More
Democrats should take heed
British elections are entertaining. For Democrats this year, they’re also instructive. First the entertainment. On election night, all candidates for a Parliamentary seat stand on stage whilst the... Read More
A muddled start to the state budget dance
House leaders began unveiling pieces of their state budget proposal Thursday and as always it was a mixed bag. The budget finally provides more money for textbooks in public schools for example, while... Read More
Bring back deference to local legislation
Editorial by Rock Mount Telegram, May 14, 2015. Not so long ago, the N.C. General Assembly followed a straight-forward, common-sense approach to local legislation. We can only wish lawmakers would... Read More
Tom Ross: Get rid of 'one and done'
O-Pinion, from The Charlotte Observer, May 14, 2015. UNC system President Tom Ross was in Charlotte this week to talk to a group of businessmen about higher education and UNC’s future. With UNC... Read More
The battle for a more competitive health market continues
The battle to allow for more competition in the health care market wages on between the Davids and Goliaths of the North Carolina health care industry. Last week’s NC House Health Committee meeting... Read More
House budget writers want to boost scholarship, textbook funding
House budget writers want to provide a one-time boost to a scholarship program that helps poor students attend private schools and restore funding for driver training. Members of the House budget... Read More
