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If I could predict the onset of America's next recession with precision, I wouldn't tell you about it. I'd become a money manager and make a pile of it by timing the market
If I could predict the onset of America's next recession with precision, I wouldn't tell you about it. I'd become a money manager and make a pile of it by timing the market
 
During the period of apartheid in South Africa, all-white labor unions representing workers in the diamond mines were able to have put in place minimum wage laws for diamond mine workers
During the period of apartheid in South Africa, all-white labor unions representing workers in the diamond mines were able to have put in place minimum wage laws for diamond mine workers
 
The "Freedom in the 50 States" report, now published by the Cato Institute, uses hundreds of datasets to rank states by fiscal, regulatory, and personal freedom.
The "Freedom in the 50 States" report, now published by the Cato Institute, uses hundreds of datasets to rank states by fiscal, regulatory, and personal freedom.
 
The term "justice" stands pretty well on its own. But attempts to add a qualifying adjective to "justice" can prove problematic
The term "justice" stands pretty well on its own. But attempts to add a qualifying adjective to "justice" can prove problematic
 
The evidence is undeniable: North Carolina has outperformed regional and national averages in most standard measures of economic growth, including job creation, gross domestic product, and personal income, since conservatives took control of state government
The evidence is undeniable: North Carolina has outperformed regional and national averages in most standard measures of economic growth, including job creation, gross domestic product, and personal income, since conservatives took control of state government
 
After a day of repeated pauses and extended recesses, just before 8 p.m. Wednesday the General Assembly adjourned its fifth special session of the term without accomplishing its intended purpose: repealing House Bill 2
After a day of repeated pauses and extended recesses, just before 8 p.m. Wednesday the General Assembly adjourned its fifth special session of the term without accomplishing its intended purpose: repealing House Bill 2
 
The word "constitutional" does not function as a synonym for "good." Likewise, it's inappropriate to substitute "unconstitutional" for "bad."
The word "constitutional" does not function as a synonym for "good." Likewise, it's inappropriate to substitute "unconstitutional" for "bad."
 
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is pushing a health-care plan similar to a proposal Dr. Ben Carson floated during his short run in the Republican primary
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is pushing a health-care plan similar to a proposal Dr. Ben Carson floated during his short run in the Republican primary
 
Precisely four times in modern North Carolina history, voters have elected a new governor or lieutenant governor of one party and legislative majorities of the other party
Precisely four times in modern North Carolina history, voters have elected a new governor or lieutenant governor of one party and legislative majorities of the other party
 
Over the last six years, bold, courageous North Carolina leaders have been willing to take risks, push the envelope, and offer unlimited opportunities for education freedom, for financial security, and for transformational reforms
Over the last six years, bold, courageous North Carolina leaders have been willing to take risks, push the envelope, and offer unlimited opportunities for education freedom, for financial security, and for transformational reforms
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
The State Board of Education on Tuesday convened a special meeting to discuss the constitutionality of House Bill 17, but members adjourned without saying what they talked about or revealing their next move, if they have one
The State Board of Education on Tuesday convened a special meeting to discuss the constitutionality of House Bill 17, but members adjourned without saying what they talked about or revealing their next move, if they have one
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
In a press release, Gov. Pat McCrory announced Monday evening he would sign House Bill 17, the measure reorganizing the executive branch and limiting the powers of Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper
In a press release, Gov. Pat McCrory announced Monday evening he would sign House Bill 17, the measure reorganizing the executive branch and limiting the powers of Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper
 
The General Assembly will return for a fifth special session Wednesday after a Monday morning vote by the Charlotte City Council repealing its bathroom ordinance that led to the adoption of House Bill 2
The General Assembly will return for a fifth special session Wednesday after a Monday morning vote by the Charlotte City Council repealing its bathroom ordinance that led to the adoption of House Bill 2
 
Lawsuits. Veto threats. Power grabs. Protests. My rights, his rights. No one's right. What a way to end 2016
Lawsuits. Veto threats. Power grabs. Protests. My rights, his rights. No one's right. What a way to end 2016
 
Members of North Carolina's Electoral College ceremoniously cast their 15 votes for Republicans Donald Trump and Mike Pence as some 100 protesters stood outside the Capitol in hopes of changing electors' minds
Members of North Carolina's Electoral College ceremoniously cast their 15 votes for Republicans Donald Trump and Mike Pence as some 100 protesters stood outside the Capitol in hopes of changing electors' minds
 
The head of the FBI has characterized Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as "extremely careless" in handling sensitive - even classified - information on her private email server when she led the U.S. State Department
The head of the FBI has characterized Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as "extremely careless" in handling sensitive - even classified - information on her private email server when she led the U.S. State Department
 
The aftermath of Hurricane Matthew is devastating. The images are heartbreaking. The numbers are overwhelming. Dozens of lives lost. Hundreds of serious injuries
The aftermath of Hurricane Matthew is devastating. The images are heartbreaking. The numbers are overwhelming. Dozens of lives lost. Hundreds of serious injuries
 
Gov. Pat McCrory has nearly 30 days to decide what to do with House Bill 17, which would remove some appointment powers from Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper
Gov. Pat McCrory has nearly 30 days to decide what to do with House Bill 17, which would remove some appointment powers from Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper
 
Fresh off a successful re-election race at home, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has won another election on a national platform. He was chosen by his GOP peers as 2017 vice chairman of the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association
Fresh off a successful re-election race at home, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has won another election on a national platform. He was chosen by his GOP peers as 2017 vice chairman of the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association
 
A move to rein in the appointment powers of Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper moved swiftly through the GOP-controlled House on Thursday with almost no debate in committee before it reached the full House for approval.
A move to rein in the appointment powers of Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper moved swiftly through the GOP-controlled House on Thursday with almost no debate in committee before it reached the full House for approval.
 
Hyperbole is alive and well in Raleigh. The superlatives, at one point this week, were flying
Hyperbole is alive and well in Raleigh. The superlatives, at one point this week, were flying
 
Gov.-elect Roy Cooper held a news conference Thursday morning in response to a slew of bills from lawmakers filed in a special session of the General Assembly
Gov.-elect Roy Cooper held a news conference Thursday morning in response to a slew of bills from lawmakers filed in a special session of the General Assembly
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
As legislative Republicans abruptly called themselves into yet another special session on Wednesday, stunned House Democrats stood in protest
As legislative Republicans abruptly called themselves into yet another special session on Wednesday, stunned House Democrats stood in protest
 
Legislators agreed this week to use millions of dollars from North Carolina's "rainy day" reserves. Some of them are also pursuing clearer rules for using those reserves in the future
Legislators agreed this week to use millions of dollars from North Carolina's "rainy day" reserves. Some of them are also pursuing clearer rules for using those reserves in the future
 
The House Elections Committee passed by a 20-8 vote Thursday night a bill that consolidates three state agencies into a new, bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement, makes Supreme Court races partisan contests, and amends the Court of Appeals decision-making process
The House Elections Committee passed by a 20-8 vote Thursday night a bill that consolidates three state agencies into a new, bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement, makes Supreme Court races partisan contests, and amends the Court of Appeals decision-making process
 
One of the most far-reaching of the 21 bills filed by House members during the special legislative session that convened today is House Bill 17, sponsored by House Rules Committee Chairman David Lewis
One of the most far-reaching of the 21 bills filed by House members during the special legislative session that convened today is House Bill 17, sponsored by House Rules Committee Chairman David Lewis
 
The special session of the General Assembly that convened today is taking a harsh view of the controversial plan to add high-occupancy tolling lanes to the center corridor of Interstate 77 north of Charlotte
The special session of the General Assembly that convened today is taking a harsh view of the controversial plan to add high-occupancy tolling lanes to the center corridor of Interstate 77 north of Charlotte
 
The state House on Tuesday unanimously approved a $200.9 million disaster relief package for North Carolinians whose lives were uprooted this fall by Hurricane Matthew in the eastern part of the state and wildfires in the west
The state House on Tuesday unanimously approved a $200.9 million disaster relief package for North Carolinians whose lives were uprooted this fall by Hurricane Matthew in the eastern part of the state and wildfires in the west
 
North Carolina's economy continues to outperform the national and regional averages - which is one reason why, the results of the gubernatorial election notwithstanding, the state's policy fundamentals are unlikely to change in the foreseeable future
North Carolina's economy continues to outperform the national and regional averages - which is one reason why, the results of the gubernatorial election notwithstanding, the state's policy fundamentals are unlikely to change in the foreseeable future
 
Gov. Pat McCrory has asked the General Assembly to write a $200 million check to help North Carolina residents and communities affected by Hurricane Matthew and the wildfires
Gov. Pat McCrory has asked the General Assembly to write a $200 million check to help North Carolina residents and communities affected by Hurricane Matthew and the wildfires
 
A new Direct Primary Care option helped Union County government save more than $1.28 million on health care claims in its first year, without sacrificing quality of care for county government employeesv
A new Direct Primary Care option helped Union County government save more than $1.28 million on health care claims in its first year, without sacrificing quality of care for county government employeesv
 
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