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Tomorrow, Gov. Cooper is set to release his budget proposal for the next two fiscal years
Tomorrow, Gov. Cooper is set to release his budget proposal for the next two fiscal years
 
Tomorrow, Gov. Cooper is set to release his budget proposal for the next two fiscal years. At a news conference today, Cooper previewed his budget by revealing the highlights of the education section.
Tomorrow, Gov. Cooper is set to release his budget proposal for the next two fiscal years. At a news conference today, Cooper previewed his budget by revealing the highlights of the education section.
 
I have a few thoughts in the aftermath of the North Carolina State Board of Election's hearing on the 9th District congressional race and its decision to call for a new election there.
I have a few thoughts in the aftermath of the North Carolina State Board of Election's hearing on the 9th District congressional race and its decision to call for a new election there.
 
One of the reasons many families choose school choice is because the traditional public school is simply not working out for them.
One of the reasons many families choose school choice is because the traditional public school is simply not working out for them.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has instructed employees of his administration to refuse to speak with investigators looking into his shady dealings surrounding the Atlantic Coast Pipeline deal, according to reports.
Gov. Roy Cooper has instructed employees of his administration to refuse to speak with investigators looking into his shady dealings surrounding the Atlantic Coast Pipeline deal, according to reports.
 
A few years back I attended a presentation by David Walker, former Comptroller General of the United States. At the time Walker was becoming quite well known for making a frightening and compelling case as to why the United States needed to get its financial house in order
A few years back I attended a presentation by David Walker, former Comptroller General of the United States. At the time Walker was becoming quite well known for making a frightening and compelling case as to why the United States needed to get its financial house in order
 
More details have emerged regarding the shady nature of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Deal.
More details have emerged regarding the shady nature of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Deal.
 
Last week the News & Observer reported that Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) grew by a mere 42 students
Last week the News & Observer reported that Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) grew by a mere 42 students
 
Last month various state and national media outlets reported North Carolina State University (NCSU) approved a Ph.D. program concentration in "social justice education."
Last month various state and national media outlets reported North Carolina State University (NCSU) approved a Ph.D. program concentration in "social justice education."
 
It seems the electoral hijinks are never ending this year. In addition to the ongoing ballot fraud saga in Bladen County, we have someone serving as sheriff in neighboring Columbus County even though he has not been officially elected
It seems the electoral hijinks are never ending this year. In addition to the ongoing ballot fraud saga in Bladen County, we have someone serving as sheriff in neighboring Columbus County even though he has not been officially elected
 
States and municipalities courting of large corporations such as Amazon and Apple has brought the folly of economic development tax incentives into the public awareness
States and municipalities courting of large corporations such as Amazon and Apple has brought the folly of economic development tax incentives into the public awareness
 
There is a significant demographic change occurring in North Carolina that virtually no one is talking about
There is a significant demographic change occurring in North Carolina that virtually no one is talking about
 
On Friday, December 21st Gov. Cooper vetoed House Bill 1029, a technical corrections bill which among other things, would have made municipal charter school employees eligible for state benefits.
On Friday, December 21st Gov. Cooper vetoed House Bill 1029, a technical corrections bill which among other things, would have made municipal charter school employees eligible for state benefits.
 
North Carolina has been a leader in enacting free-market reforms that are improving people's lives
North Carolina has been a leader in enacting free-market reforms that are improving people's lives
 
Imagine yourself cut off from the rest of society. Not from all social interactions, however, just from all economic exchanges
Imagine yourself cut off from the rest of society. Not from all social interactions, however, just from all economic exchanges
 
The NC Justice Center is the preeminent progressive think tank in North Carolina. The organization describes itself as a "progressive research and advocacy organization."
The NC Justice Center is the preeminent progressive think tank in North Carolina. The organization describes itself as a "progressive research and advocacy organization."
 
Undoubtedly, we will continue to hear a lot about the growing urban-rural divide in North Carolina and across the nation. We’ve seen it continually in our electoral presidential vote maps for decades. It’s now reaching more of a breaking point culturally and politically
Undoubtedly, we will continue to hear a lot about the growing urban-rural divide in North Carolina and across the nation. We’ve seen it continually in our electoral presidential vote maps for decades. It’s now reaching more of a breaking point culturally and politically
 
Hardly a week goes by without hearing news that North Carolina or some North Carolina city or town is achieving a high ranking on a business or quality of life survey
Hardly a week goes by without hearing news that North Carolina or some North Carolina city or town is achieving a high ranking on a business or quality of life survey
 
Tax increases deprive citizens of the chance to meet increasingly important financial priorities in order to fund less important government programs
Tax increases deprive citizens of the chance to meet increasingly important financial priorities in order to fund less important government programs
 
More North Carolina voters support than oppose a constitutional amendment reducing the state’s income tax to a maximum allowable rate of 7 percent, the latest Civitas Institute poll finds
More North Carolina voters support than oppose a constitutional amendment reducing the state’s income tax to a maximum allowable rate of 7 percent, the latest Civitas Institute poll finds
 
Last week, Civitas President Donald Bryson participated in a debate on the merits of the voter ID constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot this fall
Last week, Civitas President Donald Bryson participated in a debate on the merits of the voter ID constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot this fall
 
In addition to casting ballots for local, state and federal candidates, this November North Carolina voters will be asked to vote on six proposed amendments to the state constitution
In addition to casting ballots for local, state and federal candidates, this November North Carolina voters will be asked to vote on six proposed amendments to the state constitution
 
The nonprofit and nonpartisan organization Truth in Accounting (TIA) recently released its “Financial State of the States” report. The report ranks states based on their ability or failure to meet outstanding financial obligations
The nonprofit and nonpartisan organization Truth in Accounting (TIA) recently released its “Financial State of the States” report. The report ranks states based on their ability or failure to meet outstanding financial obligations
 
If you ask the average person about private schools, most will say they are expensive and cost more to attend than traditional public schools
If you ask the average person about private schools, most will say they are expensive and cost more to attend than traditional public schools
 
This November, North Carolina voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to lower the state's income tax cap from 10 percent to 7 percent
This November, North Carolina voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to lower the state's income tax cap from 10 percent to 7 percent
 
On Monday, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of North Carolina announced it is requesting a decrease in rates for plans on the North Carolina Obamacare Exchange
On Monday, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of North Carolina announced it is requesting a decrease in rates for plans on the North Carolina Obamacare Exchange
 
This November, North Carolinians will be asked to vote on six amendments to the State Constitution. One of these amendments, if passed, will require voters to show a photo I.D. before voting
This November, North Carolinians will be asked to vote on six amendments to the State Constitution. One of these amendments, if passed, will require voters to show a photo I.D. before voting
 
“Confusion” was the tone of the hour in the House Committee on Elections and Ethics Law when they voted to approve House Bill 1065 by a narrow margin on Tuesday afternoon
“Confusion” was the tone of the hour in the House Committee on Elections and Ethics Law when they voted to approve House Bill 1065 by a narrow margin on Tuesday afternoon
 
The assessment in question was the 2017 version of the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) - commonly referred to as the nation's report card
The assessment in question was the 2017 version of the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) - commonly referred to as the nation's report card
 
A North Carolina doctor filed a lawsuit Monday in North Carolina Superior Court to overturn the state's Certificate of Need (CON) laws
A North Carolina doctor filed a lawsuit Monday in North Carolina Superior Court to overturn the state's Certificate of Need (CON) laws
 
Human rights declarations are usually flowery expansive documents that assert our common humanity and enumerate rights that have been trampled on or forgotten altogether
Human rights declarations are usually flowery expansive documents that assert our common humanity and enumerate rights that have been trampled on or forgotten altogether
 
Few people seem to be noticing but property taxes for Wake County homeowners may be going up yet again
Few people seem to be noticing but property taxes for Wake County homeowners may be going up yet again
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s office yesterday issued a release reporting on the financial performance of the state’s pension fund
State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s office yesterday issued a release reporting on the financial performance of the state’s pension fund
 
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