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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 Republican-led General Assembly in the just-ended 2016 short session maintained spending restraint, created and enlarged fiscal safeguards in case of an economic downturn, granted more income tax relief
The Republican-led General Assembly in the just-ended 2016 short session maintained spending restraint, created and enlarged fiscal safeguards in case of an economic downturn, granted more income tax relief
 
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 2016 short session of the General Assembly adjourned leaving plenty of items on the table, and some of them could be revived during the 2017 long session
The 2016 short session of the General Assembly adjourned leaving plenty of items on the table, and some of them could be revived during the 2017 long session
 
While teacher pay raises headlined education issues during North Carolina's 2016-17 legislative session, several other key policy changes were packed into the K-12 agenda, including measures that will provide performance-based bonuses for top educators across the state
While teacher pay raises headlined education issues during North Carolina's 2016-17 legislative session, several other key policy changes were packed into the K-12 agenda, including measures that will provide performance-based bonuses for top educators across the state
 
North Carolina was lauded for "impressive reforms" curtailing its regulatory burdens on businesses and individuals, and national policy analysts discussed methods of further reducing costly restrictions during a June 22 teleconference call
North Carolina was lauded for "impressive reforms" curtailing its regulatory burdens on businesses and individuals, and national policy analysts discussed methods of further reducing costly restrictions during a June 22 teleconference call
 
During North Carolina's primary elections earlier this year, did you get a visit to your home from a campaign worker?
During North Carolina's primary elections earlier this year, did you get a visit to your home from a campaign worker?
 
Months after the N.C. Department of Transportation approved a $100 million subsidy for CSX to build an intermodal rail terminal in Johnston County near Selma, the railroad
Months after the N.C. Department of Transportation approved a $100 million subsidy for CSX to build an intermodal rail terminal in Johnston County near Selma, the railroad
 
You've probably heard that North Carolina ranks near the bottom of the country in the average pay received by our public schoolteachers
You've probably heard that North Carolina ranks near the bottom of the country in the average pay received by our public schoolteachers
 
This week I will take a break from politics and spend time reflecting on the celebrations of our country's independence day. Former President John Adams wrote about his Independence Day visions nearly 240 years ago...
This week I will take a break from politics and spend time reflecting on the celebrations of our country's independence day. Former President John Adams wrote about his Independence Day visions nearly 240 years ago...
 
I'm so old, I can remember when the left was committed to upholding the Bill of Rights.
I'm so old, I can remember when the left was committed to upholding the Bill of Rights.
 
The Senate is poised to adjourn on Friday, leaving the House behind to finish up with any unfinished business it chooses to take up
The Senate is poised to adjourn on Friday, leaving the House behind to finish up with any unfinished business it chooses to take up
 
While North Carolina’s fiscal health has seen marked improvement over the last three years, a recent study from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University shows the state faces worrisome long-term obligations
While North Carolina’s fiscal health has seen marked improvement over the last three years, a recent study from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University shows the state faces worrisome long-term obligations
 
A coal ash cleanup bill moved quickly through the state Senate on Tuesday.
 
The state's controversial Map Act could be coming to an end, as the House on Wednesday adopted a bill placing a one-year moratorium on any new corridor maps from being filed under the act
The state's controversial Map Act could be coming to an end, as the House on Wednesday adopted a bill placing a one-year moratorium on any new corridor maps from being filed under the act
 
North Carolina should abandon economic development policy and completely refocus on economic growth
North Carolina should abandon economic development policy and completely refocus on economic growth
 
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.
 
A new audit has found that 62 town employees and three aldermen in Spring lake misused procurement cards and travel expenses to the tune of $122,434.
A new audit has found that 62 town employees and three aldermen in Spring lake misused procurement cards and travel expenses to the tune of $122,434.
 
Should the government keep taxes higher in order to finance schools, roads, and other public services, even if the higher taxes discourage some private investment and entrepreneurship
Should the government keep taxes higher in order to finance schools, roads, and other public services, even if the higher taxes discourage some private investment and entrepreneurship
 
Managed-lane opponents in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties aren't giving up after hearing the news that the Senate will allow the General Assembly to adjourn without taking up House Bill 954, a measure canceling the Interstate 77 high-occupancy or toll lanes project
Managed-lane opponents in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties aren't giving up after hearing the news that the Senate will allow the General Assembly to adjourn without taking up House Bill 954, a measure canceling the Interstate 77 high-occupancy or toll lanes project
 
In addition to the U.S. Constitution, every state has one as well. North Carolina’s is an important governing document
In addition to the U.S. Constitution, every state has one as well. North Carolina’s is an important governing document
 
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.
 
Budget writers working on the state's 2016-17 spending plan received the OK to increase the amount of money to open new psychiatric beds around the state from $12 million to $18 million, using proceeds from the sale of the Dorothea Dix campus in Raleigh, while eliminating a controversial regulation.
Budget writers working on the state's 2016-17 spending plan received the OK to increase the amount of money to open new psychiatric beds around the state from $12 million to $18 million, using proceeds from the sale of the Dorothea Dix campus in Raleigh, while eliminating a controversial regulation.
 
North Carolina should abandon what it has been referring to for years as economic development policy and completely refocus its efforts in the area of economic policy on economic growth
North Carolina should abandon what it has been referring to for years as economic development policy and completely refocus its efforts in the area of economic policy on economic growth
 
Walda Lorena Luna and her husband, Perfecto Ruano, pleaded guilty on June 20 in U.S. District Court in Wilmington, to charges associated with a tax fraud scheme in which they illegally obtained more than $12 million from the Internal Revenue Service
Walda Lorena Luna and her husband, Perfecto Ruano, pleaded guilty on June 20 in U.S. District Court in Wilmington, to charges associated with a tax fraud scheme in which they illegally obtained more than $12 million from the Internal Revenue Service
 
As the general election campaign begins in North Carolina, you can expect to hear a lot about Kansas
As the general election campaign begins in North Carolina, you can expect to hear a lot about Kansas
 
The N.C. Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision this month in Kirby v. North Carolina Department of Transportation
The N.C. Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision this month in Kirby v. North Carolina Department of Transportation
 
A bill instructing dentists to ignore some new state rules on sedation raised red flags in committee with Sen. Floyd McKissick, D-Durham, though supporters of the the bill said the problem was a lack of clarity in the rules
A bill instructing dentists to ignore some new state rules on sedation raised red flags in committee with Sen. Floyd McKissick, D-Durham, though supporters of the the bill said the problem was a lack of clarity in the rules
 
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.
 
North Carolina policymakers should boost entrepreneurship and economic growth by focusing their next round of tax reform on capital gains
North Carolina policymakers should boost entrepreneurship and economic growth by focusing their next round of tax reform on capital gains
 
The General Assembly has codified many of the provisions of a 2015 consent judgment between LegalZoom.com Inc. and the N.C. State Bar
The General Assembly has codified many of the provisions of a 2015 consent judgment between LegalZoom.com Inc. and the N.C. State Bar
 
Although the debate about education policy is robust, complicated, and sometimes vitriolic, there is actually broad agreement about the bottom line
Although the debate about education policy is robust, complicated, and sometimes vitriolic, there is actually broad agreement about the bottom line
 
Although the debate about education policy is robust, complicated, and sometimes vitriolic, there is actually broad agreement about the bottom line
Although the debate about education policy is robust, complicated, and sometimes vitriolic, there is actually broad agreement about the bottom line
 
The state Senate on Monday approved its version of regulation reform on a mostly party-line 30-15 vote.
The state Senate on Monday approved its version of regulation reform on a mostly party-line 30-15 vote.
 
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