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No issue better epitomizes our broken federal government than the debt. And like Democrats, Republicans have failed miserably to control federal spending
No issue better epitomizes our broken federal government than the debt. And like Democrats, Republicans have failed miserably to control federal spending
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is advocating for a special permit to buy certain kinds of modern sporting rifles, along with a host of other legal changes, in the wake of the Florida high school shooting that left 17 dead and the subsequent calls for gun control following the attack
Gov. Roy Cooper is advocating for a special permit to buy certain kinds of modern sporting rifles, along with a host of other legal changes, in the wake of the Florida high school shooting that left 17 dead and the subsequent calls for gun control following the attack
 
Does the money you earn from your labor belong to you? This question is important and draws a distinction between economic conservatives and progressives
Does the money you earn from your labor belong to you? This question is important and draws a distinction between economic conservatives and progressives
 
Brian Balfour accurately called President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum “crony protectionism.” It’s a good tag
Brian Balfour accurately called President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum “crony protectionism.” It’s a good tag
 
Appearing on CBS Face the Nation Sunday, North Carolina Congressman Mark Meadows addressed the new federal budget deal in Washington saying the swamp “is obviously deeper.”
Appearing on CBS Face the Nation Sunday, North Carolina Congressman Mark Meadows addressed the new federal budget deal in Washington saying the swamp “is obviously deeper.”
 
Yesterday Republican leaders in the House and Senate announced their solution for the brewing class size controversy
Yesterday Republican leaders in the House and Senate announced their solution for the brewing class size controversy
 
Now Gov. Cooper confirms that his intention for the $58 million extortion “voluntary contribution” made in exchange for the approval of permits to allow the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to begin construction will be exclusively his slush fund.
Now Gov. Cooper confirms that his intention for the $58 million extortion “voluntary contribution” made in exchange for the approval of permits to allow the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to begin construction will be exclusively his slush fund.
 
In A Recent Article On Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) In The News And Observer, Keith Poston Of The Public School Forum Said The Newly- Approved ESA Program For Special Needs Students Is "Very High Risk In Terms Of Abuse."
In A Recent Article On Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) In The News And Observer, Keith Poston Of The Public School Forum Said The Newly- Approved ESA Program For Special Needs Students Is "Very High Risk In Terms Of Abuse."
 
One of the advantages of observing the many incentives being thrown at Amazon is that it highlights the absurdities of cronyism and government meddling in the market
One of the advantages of observing the many incentives being thrown at Amazon is that it highlights the absurdities of cronyism and government meddling in the market
 
Amid little fanfare, yesterday Governor Cooper’s announced his new Hometown Strong initiative to help rural North Carolina communities
Amid little fanfare, yesterday Governor Cooper’s announced his new Hometown Strong initiative to help rural North Carolina communities
 
Gov. Cooper this week declared that "not enough is being done to help rural N.C. counties build roads, expand high-speed internet, train people in job skills and find other ways to improve the economy."
Gov. Cooper this week declared that "not enough is being done to help rural N.C. counties build roads, expand high-speed internet, train people in job skills and find other ways to improve the economy."
 
Recently the respected web site Education Next highlighted a new study by Sarah Cordes of Temple University which looked at charter schools and their spillover effects on neighboring non-charter students.
Recently the respected web site Education Next highlighted a new study by Sarah Cordes of Temple University which looked at charter schools and their spillover effects on neighboring non-charter students.
 
Last year Senators Angela Bryant (D-Halifax), Valerie Foushee (D-Chatham) and Terry Van Duyn (D-Buncombe) introduced legislation (SB 174) to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour as a way “to advance economic security in North Carolina.”
Last year Senators Angela Bryant (D-Halifax), Valerie Foushee (D-Chatham) and Terry Van Duyn (D-Buncombe) introduced legislation (SB 174) to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour as a way “to advance economic security in North Carolina.”
 
North Carolina’s 2018 "short" legislative session will get into full swing later this spring – after the brief special sessions begun last week conclude
North Carolina’s 2018 "short" legislative session will get into full swing later this spring – after the brief special sessions begun last week conclude
 
North Carolina lawmakers and the business community have been watching Amazon's search for a second headquarters with bated breath
North Carolina lawmakers and the business community have been watching Amazon's search for a second headquarters with bated breath
 
Nine have joined the newly formed Reproductive Freedom Leadership Council, a part of the State Innovation Exchange (SiX). This collaborative is an über left-leaning cohort, committed to “advancing progressive change in the states.”
Nine have joined the newly formed Reproductive Freedom Leadership Council, a part of the State Innovation Exchange (SiX). This collaborative is an über left-leaning cohort, committed to “advancing progressive change in the states.”
 
The North Carolina House and Senate convene today in Special Session at noon to take up a variety of topics. It was initially hoped that this would be a short session
The North Carolina House and Senate convene today in Special Session at noon to take up a variety of topics. It was initially hoped that this would be a short session
 
Political ideologies obviously wrap up education around specific policy reforms or even powerful quests to double down on the status quo
Political ideologies obviously wrap up education around specific policy reforms or even powerful quests to double down on the status quo
 
Heritage Foundation senior fellow Robert Moffit writes about why the recent Senate vote to eliminate the Obamacare mandate requiring people to have health insurance or face a penalty was a “wise call.”
Heritage Foundation senior fellow Robert Moffit writes about why the recent Senate vote to eliminate the Obamacare mandate requiring people to have health insurance or face a penalty was a “wise call.”
 
With the adoption of Common Core State Standards in 2010, college and career readiness became the stated outcome of our public schools
With the adoption of Common Core State Standards in 2010, college and career readiness became the stated outcome of our public schools
 
Earlier this year Governor Cooper toured Linamar Corporation, a precision machining and assembly company located outside Asheville, North Carolina
Earlier this year Governor Cooper toured Linamar Corporation, a precision machining and assembly company located outside Asheville, North Carolina
 
We want to be wanted and we need to be needed. Call it the human condition or the need for dignity
We want to be wanted and we need to be needed. Call it the human condition or the need for dignity
 
Earlier in the week Under the Dome ran a piece by N&O reporter Will Doran where he relays Governor Cooper’s apprehension about having enough money for next year’s state budget
Earlier in the week Under the Dome ran a piece by N&O reporter Will Doran where he relays Governor Cooper’s apprehension about having enough money for next year’s state budget
 
A new Civitas poll of North Carolina likely voters reveals how voters feel about local and national issues, including school choice, the Confederate monument controversy, and partisan politics
A new Civitas poll of North Carolina likely voters reveals how voters feel about local and national issues, including school choice, the Confederate monument controversy, and partisan politics
 
In June, Civitas reported on “North Carolina’s Continuing Redistricting Saga,” now, six months later, while the saga continues, it may be better characterized as a debacle
In June, Civitas reported on “North Carolina’s Continuing Redistricting Saga,” now, six months later, while the saga continues, it may be better characterized as a debacle
 
The Tax Foundation has just released its 2018 State Business Tax Climate Index, and North Carolina holds on to the number 11 position.
The Tax Foundation has just released its 2018 State Business Tax Climate Index, and North Carolina holds on to the number 11 position.
 
The Left would lead you to believe that Medicaid expansion would provide low-income North Carolinians with top-notch medical care, create tens of thousands of jobs, and magically be paid for by "someone else."
The Left would lead you to believe that Medicaid expansion would provide low-income North Carolinians with top-notch medical care, create tens of thousands of jobs, and magically be paid for by "someone else."
 
Should Charlie Rose's name be removed from the N.C. Journalism Hall of Fame
Should Charlie Rose's name be removed from the N.C. Journalism Hall of Fame
 
Of all the disturbing things emerging out of the News & Observer’s week-long screed against charter schools, few are as head-shaking as Tom Benton’s quote about parental choice
Of all the disturbing things emerging out of the News & Observer’s week-long screed against charter schools, few are as head-shaking as Tom Benton’s quote about parental choice
 
North Carolinians from every city and town should be applauding this list of individuals
North Carolinians from every city and town should be applauding this list of individuals
 
After Republican Pat McCrory was elected Governor in 2012, North Carolina's well-organized Left-wing nonprofit policy groups met to map out an attack strategy
After Republican Pat McCrory was elected Governor in 2012, North Carolina's well-organized Left-wing nonprofit policy groups met to map out an attack strategy
 
A new report from State Auditor Beth Wood says the agency has not been able to certify that the North Carolina Association of Educators meets statutory membership (G.S. 143B-426.40(g) requirements to permit the state to perform payroll dues deductions
A new report from State Auditor Beth Wood says the agency has not been able to certify that the North Carolina Association of Educators meets statutory membership (G.S. 143B-426.40(g) requirements to permit the state to perform payroll dues deductions
 
As the nation collectively reels and mourns the heinous, wicked tragedy of at least twenty-seven lives lost because of an evil act of hate in a Texas church, we find ourselves once again factionalizing and staring down those on the other side of the gun debate
As the nation collectively reels and mourns the heinous, wicked tragedy of at least twenty-seven lives lost because of an evil act of hate in a Texas church, we find ourselves once again factionalizing and staring down those on the other side of the gun debate
 
The Charlotte Observer reported last week that enrollment in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District had increased by only about 200 students over the previous year
The Charlotte Observer reported last week that enrollment in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District had increased by only about 200 students over the previous year
 
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