The future is now
Going back to the days of Terry Sanford and Jim Hunt, Young Democrats were a breeding ground for extraordinary leaders. But the current crop may become the best ever. I spent several hours in... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Pat McCrory's march to the middle begins
Editorial by Charlotte Observer, March 30,2015. After being elected as a moderate and signing a raft of high-profile conservative legislation into law, we’ve all figured Gov. Pat McCrory would be... Read More
McCrory opposes current 'religious freedom' legislative proposals
Gov. Pat McCrory told a Charlotte radio host Monday that he opposes a bill that would allow magistrates to opt out of performing weddings and didn't see the need for a broader religious freedom bill... Read More
Lawmakers give tentative approval to gas tax revamp
The state House and Senate gave tentative approval on Monday to a bill that would drop the state's gas tax by 1.5 cents per gallon, with leaders in both chambers saying they needed to ensure the short... Read More
Is tax reform starting to unravel?
Are the Republican-led tax reform efforts of the past couple of years "unraveling"? Not yet – at least not in any major way. But that word is getting used increasingly in debates as the General... Read More
How power is shifting to voters
The Internet and the growth of grassroots groups is shifting power from backrooms in Washington to the American people, FreedomWorks President and CEO Matt Kibbe said Saturday morning at Civitas... Read More
Half of cities to lose revenue in Sales Tax redistribution bill
When Sen. Harry Brown presented a plan last week to change how the state distributes sales tax revenue, few understood that language in the legislation would cause about half of North Carolina's... Read More
Accountable Care Organizations: The next level of health care
In New Bern, George Anderson's diabetes and other health problems have robbed him of his mobility, turning his wife into a caretaker. But Barbara Bostian has stepped in to make their lives better. In... Read More
Legislative weather report: Storm clouds, high winds, cold front
Here is today's legislative weather report: Storm clouds and increasingly higher winds between the Legislative Building and the governor's office with waves of cold air emanating to the state's cities... Read More
Georgia on my mind
According to most economic indicators, North Carolina’s economy is on the upswing. Job growth exceeds the regional and national averages. The state’s recent drop in unemployment — even when you... Read More
