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Media reports of President Obama's Wednesday visit to the Triangle highlighted the absence of Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan, whose support of the Affordable Care Act has led political analysts to conclude she's at risk in her first re-election campaign. But the other two Democrats in the state's...
Media reports of President Obama's Wednesday visit to the Triangle highlighted the absence of Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan, whose support of the Affordable Care Act has led political analysts to conclude she's at risk in her first re-election campaign. But the other two Democrats in the state's...
 
North Carolina utility customers would face $100 million annual rate increases for 15 years if all renewable energy facilities now under consideration were online and complied fully with a 1978 federal law requiring utilities to buy electricity from those more expensive renewable sources, a...
North Carolina utility customers would face $100 million annual rate increases for 15 years if all renewable energy facilities now under consideration were online and complied fully with a 1978 federal law requiring utilities to buy electricity from those more expensive renewable sources, a...
 
Since Jim Hunt's final term as governor, North Carolina policymakers and education activists have been fixated on raising the salaries of K-12 public school teachers to a "national average" compiled by the nation's largest teachers union, the National Education Association.
Since Jim Hunt's final term as governor, North Carolina policymakers and education activists have been fixated on raising the salaries of K-12 public school teachers to a "national average" compiled by the nation's largest teachers union, the National Education Association.
 
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles issued photo IDs to 99 voters during the first nine days of the new year, a move that could indicate voters are preparing for the new requirement even though it does not take effect until 2016.
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles issued photo IDs to 99 voters during the first nine days of the new year, a move that could indicate voters are preparing for the new requirement even though it does not take effect until 2016.
 
Liberal activist organizations are challenging two new laws. In North Carolina Association of Educators, et al, v. The State of North Carolina, the state's teachers union challenged recent changes to North Carolina's tenure (aka "career status") law.
Liberal activist organizations are challenging two new laws. In North Carolina Association of Educators, et al, v. The State of North Carolina, the state's teachers union challenged recent changes to North Carolina's tenure (aka "career status") law.
 
The South Carolina-based Catawba Nation would not be the first Indian tribe to operate a casino in a state where it has no reservation if it is able to open an entertainment resort in Cleveland County.
The South Carolina-based Catawba Nation would not be the first Indian tribe to operate a casino in a state where it has no reservation if it is able to open an entertainment resort in Cleveland County.
 
Although the 2013 legislative session produced many victories for economic freedom, a notable exception was the unwillingness of lawmakers to encourage competition and innovation in medical care.
Although the 2013 legislative session produced many victories for economic freedom, a notable exception was the unwillingness of lawmakers to encourage competition and innovation in medical care.
 
The head of the state's NAACP said the civil rights organization is broadening its lawsuit against North Carolina's new voter ID law and election law changes.
The head of the state's NAACP said the civil rights organization is broadening its lawsuit against North Carolina's new voter ID law and election law changes.
 
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 previous column, I noted that the Left's crusade against conservative ideas and politicians in North Carolina faces an implacable foe: the time-space continuum. Leftist predictions that reducing North Carolina's sales tax in 2011 would result in weaker economic growth have proven in...
In a previous column, I noted that the Left's crusade against conservative ideas and politicians in North Carolina faces an implacable foe: the time-space continuum. Leftist predictions that reducing North Carolina's sales tax in 2011 would result in weaker economic growth have proven in...
 
When state officials realized they had a clogged and inefficient criminal justice data system following the 2008 murder of former UNC-Chapel Hill Student Body President Eve Carson, they turned to the state controller's office for a solution to the problem.
When state officials realized they had a clogged and inefficient criminal justice data system following the 2008 murder of former UNC-Chapel Hill Student Body President Eve Carson, they turned to the state controller's office for a solution to the problem.
 
Before Sir Walter Raleigh’s expedition landed on the Outer Banks in 1585, French and Spanish explorers traveled across modern-day North Carolina and led the European powers in claiming American land.
Before Sir Walter Raleigh’s expedition landed on the Outer Banks in 1585, French and Spanish explorers traveled across modern-day North Carolina and led the European powers in claiming American land.
 
To economic development officials, the pursuit of big game - plants, offices, and headquarters - bringing a lot of jobs is described as an "elephant hunt."
To economic development officials, the pursuit of big game - plants, offices, and headquarters - bringing a lot of jobs is described as an "elephant hunt."
 
Left-wing politicians, activists, and ideologues are desperate to stop and reverse North Carolina's free-market renaissance. They aspire to unseat conservative leaders, invalidate conservative ideas, and repeal conservative reforms.
Left-wing politicians, activists, and ideologues are desperate to stop and reverse North Carolina's free-market renaissance. They aspire to unseat conservative leaders, invalidate conservative ideas, and repeal conservative reforms.
 
Affluent North Carolina residents who put solar panels on their rooftops are being subsidized by lower-income customers because of the state's renewable energy subsidies and regulations, the president of Duke Energy North Carolina told a legislative panel Tuesday.
Affluent North Carolina residents who put solar panels on their rooftops are being subsidized by lower-income customers because of the state's renewable energy subsidies and regulations, the president of Duke Energy North Carolina told a legislative panel Tuesday.
 
When Indian Trail Councilman David Waddell chose to submit his resignation from the council in Klingon - the fictional language of the aliens from the "Star Trek" franchise - it was just one of many unusual things going on in the bedroom community near Charlotte.
When Indian Trail Councilman David Waddell chose to submit his resignation from the council in Klingon - the fictional language of the aliens from the "Star Trek" franchise - it was just one of many unusual things going on in the bedroom community near Charlotte.
 
As the New Year launches, disquiet over Common Core testing is building. States from Kentucky to New York to North Carolina have posted abysmal scores on early tests aligned with the math and English language-arts standards adopted by 45 states.
As the New Year launches, disquiet over Common Core testing is building. States from Kentucky to New York to North Carolina have posted abysmal scores on early tests aligned with the math and English language-arts standards adopted by 45 states.
 
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.
 
Ideas that look desirable or at least workable on paper can prove to be unworkable or even disastrous when applied to the real world. Just ask the millions of Americans who, under Obamacare, have lost health plans they liked, been forced to buy more-expensive plans they don't much like, or began...
Ideas that look desirable or at least workable on paper can prove to be unworkable or even disastrous when applied to the real world. Just ask the millions of Americans who, under Obamacare, have lost health plans they liked, been forced to buy more-expensive plans they don't much like, or began...
 
Education leaders and some politicians for years have urged that pay for educators in North Carolina be at "the national average," a goal used for no other employment sector in the state as a metric to gauge the appropriateness of pay.
Education leaders and some politicians for years have urged that pay for educators in North Carolina be at "the national average," a goal used for no other employment sector in the state as a metric to gauge the appropriateness of pay.
 
John H. Baker served as North Carolina's first African American sheriff. He served in this office for twenty-four years.
John H. Baker served as North Carolina's first African American sheriff. He served in this office for twenty-four years.
 
People of all political persuasions have identified significant problems plaguing the American system of higher education. President Obama outlined some reform ideas during a back-to-school tour of New York and Pennsylvania colleges. But Ohio University economist Richard Vedder, director of the...
People of all political persuasions have identified significant problems plaguing the American system of higher education. President Obama outlined some reform ideas during a back-to-school tour of New York and Pennsylvania colleges. But Ohio University economist Richard Vedder, director of the...
 
Government should stop funding colleges and universities simply on the basis of butts in seats. Instead, it should reward high performance and the preparation of graduates for good-paying jobs.
Government should stop funding colleges and universities simply on the basis of butts in seats. Instead, it should reward high performance and the preparation of graduates for good-paying jobs.
 
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.
 
Recent headlines have called attention to the issue of state public school textbook funding. Partisans have tried to score political points with quotes like the following...
Recent headlines have called attention to the issue of state public school textbook funding. Partisans have tried to score political points with quotes like the following...
 
The Catawba Indian Nation's plan to build a $340 million casino/resort in Cleveland County would end the Eastern Band of Cherokees' gaming monopoly in North Carolina. First, the proposal must receive unprecedented federal approval in a case complicated by murky laws, allegations that campaign contri
The Catawba Indian Nation's plan to build a $340 million casino/resort in Cleveland County would end the Eastern Band of Cherokees' gaming monopoly in North Carolina. First, the proposal must receive unprecedented federal approval in a case complicated by murky laws, allegations that campaign contri
 
According to official government estimates, paying people not to work for extended periods of time is good for the economy, because it encourages consumer spending. This is an excellent reason why you should not take official government estimates all that seriously.
According to official government estimates, paying people not to work for extended periods of time is good for the economy, because it encourages consumer spending. This is an excellent reason why you should not take official government estimates all that seriously.
 
Lake Phelps in Tyrrell County, first discovered about 1755, is located in the middle of the swampland known as "the Great Eastern Dismal," or the "Great Alligator Dismal."
Lake Phelps in Tyrrell County, first discovered about 1755, is located in the middle of the swampland known as "the Great Eastern Dismal," or the "Great Alligator Dismal."
 
Even though Election Day 2014 is nearly 11 months away, the editors and staff of Carolina Journal already have begun reporting and offering analysis of key races across North Carolina.
Even though Election Day 2014 is nearly 11 months away, the editors and staff of Carolina Journal already have begun reporting and offering analysis of key races across North Carolina.
 
In late November, Phillip Brooks from the Union County community of Marshville notified Carolina Journal that his address probably was being used as part of a scheme to collect a fraudulent federal tax refund check. Marshville is the third North Carolina locality - and fourth overall in 2013 - at...
In late November, Phillip Brooks from the Union County community of Marshville notified Carolina Journal that his address probably was being used as part of a scheme to collect a fraudulent federal tax refund check. Marshville is the third North Carolina locality - and fourth overall in 2013 - at...
 
What we know about North Carolina’s implementation of the Common Core State Standards has changed since the John Locke Foundation released 35 Questions About Common Core: Answers for North Carolinians in April 2013.
What we know about North Carolina’s implementation of the Common Core State Standards has changed since the John Locke Foundation released 35 Questions About Common Core: Answers for North Carolinians in April 2013.
 
Sacred Heart Cathedral is the Mother Church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, making it the spiritual center for Catholics in eastern North Carolina.
Sacred Heart Cathedral is the Mother Church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, making it the spiritual center for Catholics in eastern North Carolina.
 
Back in 1988, Jesse Jackson thought he would make a political point at Christmastime. To those critical of a rising rate of out-of-wedlock births, Jackson was dismissal and argued that Mary, Joseph, and Jesus weren't middle-class. "I would remind them that Mary was an unwed mother engaged to an...
Back in 1988, Jesse Jackson thought he would make a political point at Christmastime. To those critical of a rising rate of out-of-wedlock births, Jackson was dismissal and argued that Mary, Joseph, and Jesus weren't middle-class. "I would remind them that Mary was an unwed mother engaged to an...
 
Traditionally, college students, whether at the community college level or at four-year universities, have been expected to earn a prescribed number of credit hours by attending 16-week courses over multiple semesters. Students' post-graduation "competency" is indicated by the fact that they...
Traditionally, college students, whether at the community college level or at four-year universities, have been expected to earn a prescribed number of credit hours by attending 16-week courses over multiple semesters. Students' post-graduation "competency" is indicated by the fact that they...
 
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