If they only knew
I’ve devoted several recent columns to the subject of unemployment insurance (UI) and North Carolina’s labor market. That’s because the topic is an important and timely one, both within... Read More
NC Spin Articles
North Carolina Treasurer May Cede Pension Control
by Romy Varghese, Bloomberg, January 31, 2014. North Carolina’s Janet Cowell has some unusual qualities for a state treasurer: For one thing, she can say “running dog of a capitalist” in... Read More
DHHS works to clear food stamp backlog as federal deadline looms
Under the Dome, News and Observer, January 31, 2014. The state Department of Health and Human Services sent more of its workers into counties this week to help local staff clear their backlogs of food... Read More
NC Economy far from a real recovery
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, February 1, 2014. Gov. Pat McCrory's declaration that we're in a "Carolina Comeback" is a spinner's delight. There are statistics to bolster just about everyone's... Read More
Tillis’ Senate bid walks tightrope with tea party activists
by Jim Morrill, Charlotte Observer, February 2, 2014. This time the empty chair was close to home. It was at a restaurant in Birkdale Village, in a packed room at a U.S. Senate forum sponsored by a... Read More
Overhaul greedy hospitals
One.” It’s a catchy slogan. It’s the number of our quarterback. It is not a coincidence that Cam Newton and Carolinas HealthCare System have teamed up on a major advertising campaign. What does... Read More
Fox news the most trusted and least trusted news outlet
PPP's 5th annual poll about trust in TV news continues to find what it does every year: Fox News is both the most trusted and least trusted name in news. 35% of Americans say they trust Fox News more... Read More
Campaign finance reports show fund raising success
Two North Carolina Democrats primed to take on Gov. Pat McCrory in 2016 both raised six figures for their campaign coffers in the second half of last year in a showing of early financial muscle to... Read More
Fracking panel sets safe drilling distances
The state commission created in 2012 to create safe fracking standards has wrestled with one controversy after another and always found a way to agree unanimously – until Friday. After 2-1/2 hours... Read More
60 Minutes highlights shortage of psychiatric beds
Earlier this week, 60 Minutes produced an outstanding documentary earlier this week on the subject of mental health. The report highlights the case of Gus Deeds, the son of Virginia state senator... Read More
