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My latest research brief looks at the death of a local Irish pub. What happened to Trali Irish Pub in Morrisville is what is happening all across North Carolina.
My latest research brief looks at the death of a local Irish pub. What happened to Trali Irish Pub in Morrisville is what is happening all across North Carolina.
 
On May 15, 2019, by Executive Order 13873, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States
On May 15, 2019, by Executive Order 13873, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States
 
North Carolina won’t ease restrictions on its economy and residents before May 22, despite increasing pressure from local businesses and Republican leaders.
North Carolina won’t ease restrictions on its economy and residents before May 22, despite increasing pressure from local businesses and Republican leaders.
 
President Donald Trump is cutting investment ties between the United States and Chinese equities, according to a letter from national security adviser Robert O’Brien and National Economic Council Chair Larry Kudlow to U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia.
President Donald Trump is cutting investment ties between the United States and Chinese equities, according to a letter from national security adviser Robert O’Brien and National Economic Council Chair Larry Kudlow to U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia.
 
“He has been the policeman’s friend more than almost any other president in modern times, and it makes a difference when we’re getting beat up constantly from every other direction.”
“He has been the policeman’s friend more than almost any other president in modern times, and it makes a difference when we’re getting beat up constantly from every other direction.”
 
Only 2.2% of volunteers tested in North Carolina have coronavirus antibodies — a percentage both hopeful and troubling for the state’s ability to reopen its economy
Only 2.2% of volunteers tested in North Carolina have coronavirus antibodies — a percentage both hopeful and troubling for the state’s ability to reopen its economy
 
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Tuesday regarding whether congress can subpoena eight years of President Donald Trump’s personal financial records, including tax returns.
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Tuesday regarding whether congress can subpoena eight years of President Donald Trump’s personal financial records, including tax returns.
 
Starting today, families impacted by school closings due to COVID-19 are beginning to receive additional food benefits as part of the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program announced by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of
Starting today, families impacted by school closings due to COVID-19 are beginning to receive additional food benefits as part of the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program announced by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of
 
And some say the “system” is breaking down—looks to me like it’s working just fine—in what other world (in the middle of a pandemic no less) would a professor get a $360,000 grant to study the impact of student loan debt, which (by the way) averages $30,000 per student?
And some say the “system” is breaking down—looks to me like it’s working just fine—in what other world (in the middle of a pandemic no less) would a professor get a $360,000 grant to study the impact of student loan debt, which (by the way) averages $30,000 per student?
 
A mental health pandemic and economic collapse are assured, even with "fast tracking" of vaccine development.
A mental health pandemic and economic collapse are assured, even with "fast tracking" of vaccine development.
 
The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday that they are participating in the state investigation into the death of Ahmaud Arbery
The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday that they are participating in the state investigation into the death of Ahmaud Arbery
 
Here is a collection of news and updates around the web for the Carolina Panthers
Here is a collection of news and updates around the web for the Carolina Panthers
 
Beaufort County Community College has moved some previously scheduled Continuing Education classes online.
 
After Gov. Roy Cooper ordered restaurants and bars closed starting March 16 due to the coronavirus, unemployment benefit claims in North Carolina skyrocketed.
After Gov. Roy Cooper ordered restaurants and bars closed starting March 16 due to the coronavirus, unemployment benefit claims in North Carolina skyrocketed.
 
The Beaufort County Conservative Club held the January 2020 meeting at King Chicken Restaurant in Washington, NC Thursday night, January 9, 2020.
The Beaufort County Conservative Club held the January 2020 meeting at King Chicken Restaurant in Washington, NC Thursday night, January 9, 2020.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper Issued Executive Order No. 139, which will provide additional regulatory flexibility to help ensure capacity in the state’s health care system and improve its ability to effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper Issued Executive Order No. 139, which will provide additional regulatory flexibility to help ensure capacity in the state’s health care system and improve its ability to effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Willis Krumholz argues in a Federalist column that huge federal deficits “kill blue-collar America.” The federal government’s response to COVID-19 hasn’t helped.
Willis Krumholz argues in a Federalist column that huge federal deficits “kill blue-collar America.” The federal government’s response to COVID-19 hasn’t helped.
 
Many small businesses never will return from the economic shutdown tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many small businesses never will return from the economic shutdown tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
During the 1980s, North Carolina's U.S. Senator, the late Jesse Helms, wrote an interesting article about America's drift from her religious and political moorings.
During the 1980s, North Carolina's U.S. Senator, the late Jesse Helms, wrote an interesting article about America's drift from her religious and political moorings.
 
Major League Baseball has drafted a plan to restart the season in July as long as the teams can sell it to the players’ union on Tuesday.
Major League Baseball has drafted a plan to restart the season in July as long as the teams can sell it to the players’ union on Tuesday.
 
East Carolina University student Jason Pilkington loves to be outside and build relationships with people.
East Carolina University student Jason Pilkington loves to be outside and build relationships with people.
 
Caroline Freund of the World Bank writes at Barron’s about factors nations and companies will consider in the debate over the future of supply chains.
Caroline Freund of the World Bank writes at Barron’s about factors nations and companies will consider in the debate over the future of supply chains.
 
Representative Kidwell will attend a news conference this coming Thursday, May 14, 2020.
Representative Kidwell will attend a news conference this coming Thursday, May 14, 2020.
 
In late March, I wrote about how North Carolina state government is likely better financially prepared than most states for the coronavirus shutdown, and certainly more prepared than it was prior to the Great Recession.
In late March, I wrote about how North Carolina state government is likely better financially prepared than most states for the coronavirus shutdown, and certainly more prepared than it was prior to the Great Recession.
 
Remarks by President Trump in a Press Briefing on COVID-19 Testing
 
The big-talking Islamist theocracy can't shoot straight.
The big-talking Islamist theocracy can't shoot straight.
 
North Carolina had held the title “second in solar” for a few years now, but that title does not come cheap.
North Carolina had held the title “second in solar” for a few years now, but that title does not come cheap.
 
Medical gowns instead of graphics; face shields instead of signage
 
To help families access food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is temporarily increasing benefits for May 2020 to current Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) recipients in North Carolina.
To help families access food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is temporarily increasing benefits for May 2020 to current Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) recipients in North Carolina.
 
Today, Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler, Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey, Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry, Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson and Treasurer Dale Folwell sent a letter to Governor Cooper concerning his COVID-19 response.
Today, Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler, Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey, Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry, Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson and Treasurer Dale Folwell sent a letter to Governor Cooper concerning his COVID-19 response.
 
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