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Did anyone else see that it’s not just Republicans who are questioning how Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) spends its money
Did anyone else see that it’s not just Republicans who are questioning how Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) spends its money
 
Last week, by a vote of 114-1, the NC House passed House Bill 620. The bill provides a routine legislative blessing for annual UNC capital projects, which campuses fund with their own revenues or receipts and not General Fund appropriations
Last week, by a vote of 114-1, the NC House passed House Bill 620. The bill provides a routine legislative blessing for annual UNC capital projects, which campuses fund with their own revenues or receipts and not General Fund appropriations
 
Pennsylvania legislators this week approved reforms to their pension program for state retirees, a move that is expected to save taxpayers billions.
Pennsylvania legislators this week approved reforms to their pension program for state retirees, a move that is expected to save taxpayers billions.
 
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
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
 
Anyone watching the changing landscape for labor unions in this country has seen a decades-long slide in membership
Anyone watching the changing landscape for labor unions in this country has seen a decades-long slide in membership
 
The state House approved early Friday morning its proposed budget, which totals $22.9 billion in General Fund spending
The state House approved early Friday morning its proposed budget, which totals $22.9 billion in General Fund spending
 
NEA’s Rankings & Estimates for 2016 and 2017 was released earlier today. According to the document, North Carolina’s average teacher salary for 2017 was $49,837, good for 35th place
NEA’s Rankings & Estimates for 2016 and 2017 was released earlier today. According to the document, North Carolina’s average teacher salary for 2017 was $49,837, good for 35th place
 
The North Carolina Senate's budget plan would increase state spending at half the rate proposed by Gov. Roy Cooper and include a tax cut package projected to save taxpayers $1 billion over its first two years of implementation
The North Carolina Senate's budget plan would increase state spending at half the rate proposed by Gov. Roy Cooper and include a tax cut package projected to save taxpayers $1 billion over its first two years of implementation
 
As we wait to see what will happen in the courts with the provisions of the Voter Information Verification Act (VIVA) that were struck down by U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the General Assembly can still act to help protect the votes of all citizens in North Carolina
As we wait to see what will happen in the courts with the provisions of the Voter Information Verification Act (VIVA) that were struck down by U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the General Assembly can still act to help protect the votes of all citizens in North Carolina
 
There are currently no laws regulating body piercers in the state of North Carolina
There are currently no laws regulating body piercers in the state of North Carolina
 
Last Thursday, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation to significantly expand the state’s popular Empowerment Scholarship Account program
Last Thursday, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation to significantly expand the state’s popular Empowerment Scholarship Account program
 
The Federal Reserve Bank, also known as "The Fed," was created in 1913 to regulate the banks and to ensure a stable dollar
The Federal Reserve Bank, also known as "The Fed," was created in 1913 to regulate the banks and to ensure a stable dollar
 
In a press conference this morning, chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee unveiled a tax cut plan projected to save taxpayers more than $1 billion over the coming biennium. Following are the highlights from the plan
In a press conference this morning, chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee unveiled a tax cut plan projected to save taxpayers more than $1 billion over the coming biennium. Following are the highlights from the plan
 
You may have seen some of the bizarre things happening at universities recently and thought these students and professors must be stupid, crazy or just ignorant of what freedom is all about
You may have seen some of the bizarre things happening at universities recently and thought these students and professors must be stupid, crazy or just ignorant of what freedom is all about
 
While 49 other states are scratching their heads figuring out how to promote manufacturing jobs, North Carolina's General Assembly's lack of action on prohibition-era laws may actually be destroying manufacturing growth, turning down the opportunity of a lifetime
While 49 other states are scratching their heads figuring out how to promote manufacturing jobs, North Carolina's General Assembly's lack of action on prohibition-era laws may actually be destroying manufacturing growth, turning down the opportunity of a lifetime
 
Today’s N&O features this ridiculous editorial lambasting the NC General Assembly for being too financially responsible
Today’s N&O features this ridiculous editorial lambasting the NC General Assembly for being too financially responsible
 
A very insightful article in BloombergBusinessWeek highlights some of the ways NC Treasurer Dale Folwell plans to save the state significant sums of money.
A very insightful article in BloombergBusinessWeek highlights some of the ways NC Treasurer Dale Folwell plans to save the state significant sums of money.
 
Yesterday Gov. Cooper signed House Bill 7 into law, albeit with some apparent reservations
Yesterday Gov. Cooper signed House Bill 7 into law, albeit with some apparent reservations
 
Legislative redistricting reform proponents on the Left have become more vocal since Republicans took control of the legislature in 2010
Legislative redistricting reform proponents on the Left have become more vocal since Republicans took control of the legislature in 2010
 
"In recent years North Carolina has spent millions to make school buildings safe from intruders and ensure that school and emergency personnel can respond promptly to every eventuality..."
"In recent years North Carolina has spent millions to make school buildings safe from intruders and ensure that school and emergency personnel can respond promptly to every eventuality..."
 
I recently heard New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez (Rep) speak about Katie’s Law at a Victim’s Compensation Meeting in Albuquerque.
I recently heard New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez (Rep) speak about Katie’s Law at a Victim’s Compensation Meeting in Albuquerque.
 
As Gov. Cooper prepares to release his state budget proposal, its a good time to be reminded of a couple basic numbers
As Gov. Cooper prepares to release his state budget proposal, its a good time to be reminded of a couple basic numbers
 
In a nutshell, this video by Ami Horowitz shows what liberal college students think about black voters and what black voters in Harlem think about what the students have to say
In a nutshell, this video by Ami Horowitz shows what liberal college students think about black voters and what black voters in Harlem think about what the students have to say
 
Last week Duke’s Children Law Clinic released its study of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), School Vouchers in North Carolina: The First Three Years
Last week Duke’s Children Law Clinic released its study of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), School Vouchers in North Carolina: The First Three Years
 
Just a few days after his midnight swearing-in, new Governor Roy Cooper tells a public audience today that he wants to bypass state law and ask the feds to expand North Carolina’s already over-crowded Medicaid program
Just a few days after his midnight swearing-in, new Governor Roy Cooper tells a public audience today that he wants to bypass state law and ask the feds to expand North Carolina’s already over-crowded Medicaid program
 
Host Mark Shiver had an especially interesting interview today on "What Matters in North Carolina" with Tami Fitzgerald, executive director of the NC Values Coalition
Host Mark Shiver had an especially interesting interview today on "What Matters in North Carolina" with Tami Fitzgerald, executive director of the NC Values Coalition
 
On Tuesday, it was announced that the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling ordering North Carolina legislators to redraw state legislative districts
On Tuesday, it was announced that the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling ordering North Carolina legislators to redraw state legislative districts
 
Governor Roy Cooper’s nomination of Michael Regan to be the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality is troubling in light of information obtained from the NC Secretary of States Office
Governor Roy Cooper’s nomination of Michael Regan to be the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality is troubling in light of information obtained from the NC Secretary of States Office
 
It’s the idea that just won’t go away: free college tuition. Yesterday Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York proposed providing free tuition for low and middle income students at state colleges and universities
It’s the idea that just won’t go away: free college tuition. Yesterday Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York proposed providing free tuition for low and middle income students at state colleges and universities
 
Governor Roy Cooper’s decision to wait to announce his cabinet appointments until after his swearing in is highly unusual as reported in this recent Civitas article
Governor Roy Cooper’s decision to wait to announce his cabinet appointments until after his swearing in is highly unusual as reported in this recent Civitas article
 
Roy Cooper will literally take the oath of office to become North Carolina's next governor in the dark
Roy Cooper will literally take the oath of office to become North Carolina's next governor in the dark
 
North Carolina parents are asking for more education options for their children. Currently one of the most popular options is vouchers (Opportunity Scholarships and Special Needs Scholarships)
North Carolina parents are asking for more education options for their children. Currently one of the most popular options is vouchers (Opportunity Scholarships and Special Needs Scholarships)
 
As you might recall, HB2, which many in the mainstream media love to call the "bathroom bill," was not the original "bathroom bill."
As you might recall, HB2, which many in the mainstream media love to call the "bathroom bill," was not the original "bathroom bill."
 
When people think of discrimination and voting they quickly go to the where the Left wants them to go and think about young people, poor people and minorities
When people think of discrimination and voting they quickly go to the where the Left wants them to go and think about young people, poor people and minorities
 
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