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Teacher pay is a topic that has dominated the education landscape in North Carolina for most of the past year.
Teacher pay is a topic that has dominated the education landscape in North Carolina for most of the past year.
 
The charts in the link below provide an assortment of information on each of the legislative contests.
The charts in the link below provide an assortment of information on each of the legislative contests.
 
Senate Budget Plan Includes Largest Teacher Pay Raise in State History North Carolina's state Senate last night released its proposed changes to the second year of the 2013-15 biennial budget.
Senate Budget Plan Includes Largest Teacher Pay Raise in State History North Carolina's state Senate last night released its proposed changes to the second year of the 2013-15 biennial budget.
 
Do you think your taxes are too high? Would like a tax break? Well, some NC legislators are happy to give you a big tax break – if you are a big Hollywood film studio.
Do you think your taxes are too high? Would like a tax break? Well, some NC legislators are happy to give you a big tax break – if you are a big Hollywood film studio.
 
With a quarter-million questionable voter registrations on the books in NC, it's no wonder the state elections board needs more investigators. That's also why sustaining and enforcing the state's recent voter reforms is more urgent than ever.
With a quarter-million questionable voter registrations on the books in NC, it's no wonder the state elections board needs more investigators. That's also why sustaining and enforcing the state's recent voter reforms is more urgent than ever.
 
The 2014 Primary Election is over and only one legislative race remains undecided. In N.C. House District 23 Democratic primary, where four candidates were vying for the open seat, no candidate received more than 40 percent of the total vote. As a result, the candidate in second place...
The 2014 Primary Election is over and only one legislative race remains undecided. In N.C. House District 23 Democratic primary, where four candidates were vying for the open seat, no candidate received more than 40 percent of the total vote. As a result, the candidate in second place...
 
Earlier this month the News & Observer ran three opinion pieces on Common Core State Standards. Find them here, here and here. The authors are respected and accomplished individuals, which makes it all the more surprising that they would defend Common Core with arguments that are silly and...
Earlier this month the News & Observer ran three opinion pieces on Common Core State Standards. Find them here, here and here. The authors are respected and accomplished individuals, which makes it all the more surprising that they would defend Common Core with arguments that are silly and...
 
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory yesterday unveiled his recommended budget adjustments for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The governor's plan would make changes to the second year of the two-year state budget plan passed last year.
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory yesterday unveiled his recommended budget adjustments for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The governor's plan would make changes to the second year of the two-year state budget plan passed last year.
 
With April 15 behind us, North Carolina taxpayers can look forward to a new era, because 2013 will be the final year of the state’s “progressive” income tax.
With April 15 behind us, North Carolina taxpayers can look forward to a new era, because 2013 will be the final year of the state’s “progressive” income tax.
 
The state legislature is back in session this week. The consensus around the state capital is that this year's "short session" will live up to its name. But just because legislators won't be in town for very long doesn't mean they shouldn't address some important issues.
The state legislature is back in session this week. The consensus around the state capital is that this year's "short session" will live up to its name. But just because legislators won't be in town for very long doesn't mean they shouldn't address some important issues.
 
The incumbent, Rep. Walter Jones Jr., defeated challenger Taylor Griffin in a race that saw Griffin's D.C. and New York allies independently spend more than a million dollars to defeat Jones.
The incumbent, Rep. Walter Jones Jr., defeated challenger Taylor Griffin in a race that saw Griffin's D.C. and New York allies independently spend more than a million dollars to defeat Jones.
 
North Carolina's Supreme Court justices heard two oral arguments several weeks ago about two separate Racial Justice Act cases.
North Carolina's Supreme Court justices heard two oral arguments several weeks ago about two separate Racial Justice Act cases.
 
A race for the state Supreme Court is highlighting how changes in judicial elections may come back to bite the Democratic Party and the high court justice who once benefited from the changes.
A race for the state Supreme Court is highlighting how changes in judicial elections may come back to bite the Democratic Party and the high court justice who once benefited from the changes.
 
It shouldn't have come as a surprise in 2013 that North Carolina Democrats and self-styled progressives reacted with fury when Republicans took over the General Assembly and the governor's office.
It shouldn't have come as a surprise in 2013 that North Carolina Democrats and self-styled progressives reacted with fury when Republicans took over the General Assembly and the governor's office.
 
I am a primary care physician with over 20 years experience delivering care in the Army and to North Carolina's Medicaid population, and currently run a pediatric clinic in Burlington.
I am a primary care physician with over 20 years experience delivering care in the Army and to North Carolina's Medicaid population, and currently run a pediatric clinic in Burlington.
 
North Carolina's historic 2013 tax reform is once again under attack, and once again the critics are using misleading claims and false narratives to deceive the public.
North Carolina's historic 2013 tax reform is once again under attack, and once again the critics are using misleading claims and false narratives to deceive the public.
 
Remarks made by an associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner, as well as her membership in a private organization, raise serious questions about her possible bias against the state's new voter ID law.
Remarks made by an associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court at a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner, as well as her membership in a private organization, raise serious questions about her possible bias against the state's new voter ID law.
 
The latest Civitas Poll suggests strong public support for a new state law that requires local school systems to end tenure.
The latest Civitas Poll suggests strong public support for a new state law that requires local school systems to end tenure.
 
So how will the city pay for this event center? In the words of Charles Penny, Rocky Mount City Manager, "By expanding our tax base."
So how will the city pay for this event center? In the words of Charles Penny, Rocky Mount City Manager, "By expanding our tax base."
 
The North Carolina State Board of Elections reported Wednesday to the Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee on the effects of the state's new voter reforms.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections reported Wednesday to the Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee on the effects of the state's new voter reforms.
 
Sen. Richard Burr spoke today at a John Locke Foundation luncheon about his and Sen. Tom Coburn's plan to replace the Affordable Care Act.
Sen. Richard Burr spoke today at a John Locke Foundation luncheon about his and Sen. Tom Coburn's plan to replace the Affordable Care Act.
 
This article is Part I of a two-part series examining how North Carolina's public school system pays its teachers.
This article is Part I of a two-part series examining how North Carolina's public school system pays its teachers.
 
There are many questions that are asked in legislative meetings and many times the staff notes that they will have to follow up with those questions at a later meeting.
There are many questions that are asked in legislative meetings and many times the staff notes that they will have to follow up with those questions at a later meeting.
 
Ann Coulter, conservative political commentator, author, syndicated columnist and attorney, will bring her fiery and fearless commentary to the 2014 Conservative Leadership Conference!
Ann Coulter, conservative political commentator, author, syndicated columnist and attorney, will bring her fiery and fearless commentary to the 2014 Conservative Leadership Conference!
 
Newspapers, activists and all who care about open government recently celebrated "Sunshine Week." Now it's time for North Carolina conservatives to make 2014 Sunshine Year.
Newspapers, activists and all who care about open government recently celebrated "Sunshine Week." Now it's time for North Carolina conservatives to make 2014 Sunshine Year.
 
Elections can be viewed at many different angles, from analyzing voter turnout to interpreting vote totals.
Elections can be viewed at many different angles, from analyzing voter turnout to interpreting vote totals.
 
On March 28th and 29th we will hold our 2014 Conservative Leadership Conference at the Marriot Crabtree Hotel in Raleigh. Tickets are on sale now, but you can win two of them, plus a one-night stay at the conference hotel...on us!
On March 28th and 29th we will hold our 2014 Conservative Leadership Conference at the Marriot Crabtree Hotel in Raleigh. Tickets are on sale now, but you can win two of them, plus a one-night stay at the conference hotel...on us!
 
A public records request filed by the Civitas Institute confirms that the UNC Poverty Center continues to use publicly funded resources for blatantly political activities in ways that are inappropriate, violate UNC policies, and possibly illegal.
A public records request filed by the Civitas Institute confirms that the UNC Poverty Center continues to use publicly funded resources for blatantly political activities in ways that are inappropriate, violate UNC policies, and possibly illegal.
 
Do other professions require their "best" employees to give up an accomplishment to get a raise?
Do other professions require their "best" employees to give up an accomplishment to get a raise?
 
Pop quiz: what do you do when you are a politician who finds himself incapable of debating the merits of an opposing viewpoint?
Pop quiz: what do you do when you are a politician who finds himself incapable of debating the merits of an opposing viewpoint?
 
According to WRAL, Attorney General Roy Cooper is pressing Gov. Pat McCrory to roll back "special service charges" imposed on certain requests for public records.
According to WRAL, Attorney General Roy Cooper is pressing Gov. Pat McCrory to roll back "special service charges" imposed on certain requests for public records.
 
"When guns are outlawed," the adage goes, "only outlaws will have guns."
"When guns are outlawed," the adage goes, "only outlaws will have guns."
 
The Civitas Partisan Index has been updated to show the political balance of power in North Carolina as revealed in the 2012 elections.
The Civitas Partisan Index has been updated to show the political balance of power in North Carolina as revealed in the 2012 elections.
 
Last month, in a sermon the media described as "fire and thunder," the Rev. William Barber, head of the NC NAACP, mounted the pulpit of Zion Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina, and began to excoriate all things political - to the right.
Last month, in a sermon the media described as "fire and thunder," the Rev. William Barber, head of the NC NAACP, mounted the pulpit of Zion Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina, and began to excoriate all things political - to the right.
 
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