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The old foiks were right, when they said "when it rains, it pours." I found out first hand, Tuesday night.
Published: Thursday, June 8th, 2017 @ 9:40 am
By: Michele Rhem
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Consequently, the Democrats in the United States Senate effect the Nuclear Option.
Published: Thursday, June 8th, 2017 @ 6:58 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Once again. the rabbit patch is full of morning shine. Yesterdays' clouds are nowhere in sight. The first rays of sunlight lay in long, golden slants and makes the place look holy.
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 10:29 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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Even as the number of voters who identify themselves as unaffiliated rises at the expense of the Republican and (especially) Democratic shares of the electorate, partisan polarization remains a strong force in our politics
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 9:03 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Roy Cooper ordered the General Assembly to convene Thursday in a concurrent special session to redraw state electoral maps
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 5:28 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Chairman Matt Schlapp of the American Conservative Union (ACU) presented Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) with the ACU’s Award for Conservative Excellence
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 5:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Anyone observing today's political landscape cannot escape the domination from the conservative right and the liberal left
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 3:48 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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House Bill 589, Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is anything but competitive or a solution. It is a lobbyists’ dream bill with something for everyone – right down to a set aside for environmental non-profit NCGREENPOWER
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 2:21 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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The Obama administration and its fronts in the Senate accomplished what Richard Nixon wasn't able to accomplish, which was the suppression of an entire movement against him.
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 2:10 pm
By: Diane Rufino
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Washington City Council Meeting Agenda for June 12, 2017
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 1:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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While the Trump administration opts out of the Paris climate change agreement, North Carolina will opt in, Gov. Roy Cooper said Tuesday
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 11:24 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act unanimously passed the Senate
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 11:14 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Summer is almost here and there are many great events coming to AOP over the next few months
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 10:42 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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By seven am, I was gathering more branches on the rabbit patch territory.
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 2:36 am
By: Michele Rhem
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The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's ruling striking down 28 North Carolina legislative districts as cases of unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. But the high court has rejected the idea of holding special legislative elections this year
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 2:29 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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It was a daring political move for the Democrat party, and the Democrat Media, but, it just might work. Link to Russia, and Vladimir Putin at every possible point.
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 1:08 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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George Washington once warned: "If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 1:08 am
By: Diane Rufino
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Governor Roy Cooper released the following statement on HB 589
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 12:56 am
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Roy Cooper is calling on rank-and-file Republicans to go toe-to-toe with legislative leaders in budget negotiations
Published: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 @ 12:51 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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It's rare to see North Carolina lawmakers vote overwhelmingly against a bill. It's especially noteworthy when that "no" vote helps preserve one of state government's most valuable reforms
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 10:37 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Joining other Governors, Mayors, colleges and universities, and businesses, Governor Cooper declared that North Carolina will continue efforts to reduce pollution in support of the global Paris Agreement
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 10:18 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The following is a statement from Kim Westbrook Strach, executive director of the N.C. State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 9:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Alternatives to the traditional four-year university are getting the attention of the General Assembly
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 9:20 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Anyone watching the changing landscape for labor unions in this country has seen a decades-long slide in membership
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 8:41 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that Ted Lehman will serve as his next Chief of Staff
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 3:23 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Roy Cooper has appointed a new judge to preside over Wake County District Court
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 3:22 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cox Williams, age 94, a resident of North Market Street, Washington, died Monday, June 5, 2017 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 10:06 am
By: Announcements
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Mr. Albert Eugene "Gene" Campbell, age 74, a resident of Washington, NC died Sunday June 4, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 10:03 am
By: Announcements
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Jay Charles Hardin, PhD, 74, of Bath, NC died on Sunday, June 4 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital from complications of lung cancer
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 9:55 am
By: Announcements
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A stint in juvenile detention is tough for kids who run afoul of the law, but it's nothing compared to time spent in adult prison
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 9:29 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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From Capital Hill, to indoctrinated college campuses' intellectual safe spaces, to the radical, reactionary and intolerant Left, to Democrat Leadership calling for violence in the streets, America's Socialist Liberals are obstructing the governing process as best they can, however they can.
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 9:27 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I am a teetotaler who believes that my fellow North Carolinians should be free to buy and consume the alcoholic beverages of their choice from the vendors of their choice
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 9:13 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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No discussion. No debate. No drama. A lopsided vote
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 @ 8:35 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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