Despite a questionable selection process, and in spite of legislative leadership that clearly didn’t want her, Democrats who didn’t want anyone previously associated with President Bush and... Read More
Unfortunately for North Carolina, a handful of large commercial fishermen and 13 coastal legislators are blocking an honest discussion about the dwindling supplies of flounder and other fish in our... Read More
State Treasurer Janet Cowell’s surprise announcement she wouldn’t seek re-election left many wondering who should be the next “keeper of the public purse.” Former longtime State Treasurer... Read More
In 1984, Jim Martin and Rufus Edmisten were opponents in our state’s gubernatorial election. As with any statewide election, it was a hard fought contest, but one that can provide lessons for today... Read More
When our legislature voted to consolidate the traditional May Primary Election with the March 15th Presidential Primary they may have driven a nail in the coffins of political parties in our state... Read More
There’s something for everyone to dislike in the Medicaid Reform bill passed this week. The goals should have been to provide better care for the 1.9 million Medicaid recipients in North Carolina... Read More
That’s the question North Carolinians should be asking our legislators concerning the budget they just passed. Lawmakers came to Raleigh in January with the primary task of setting a new two-year... Read More
Momma always said that if you couldn't say something nice about somebody, don't say anything. So...... Once again you were right, momma. Read More
He that will not work shall not eat (except by sickness he be disabled),” Captain John Smith told the 1609 Jamestown colonists. It wasn’t a new idea, in fact it dates back to at least the first... Read More
