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Just five months after releasing a report that outlined key questions surrounding new Common Core public school education standards, the John Locke Foundation has revised and expanded the report -- nearly doubling the number of questions answered.
Just five months after releasing a report that outlined key questions surrounding new Common Core public school education standards, the John Locke Foundation has revised and expanded the report -- nearly doubling the number of questions answered.
 
Raleigh officials got most of the money they wanted for the estimated $73 million Union Station upgrade. In late September, the city secured an extra $15 million in federal funds, bringing to $66.25 million the amount of federal, state, and local funding committed to the proposed transit hub. But...
Raleigh officials got most of the money they wanted for the estimated $73 million Union Station upgrade. In late September, the city secured an extra $15 million in federal funds, bringing to $66.25 million the amount of federal, state, and local funding committed to the proposed transit hub. But...
 
On October 18, 1772, a 200-ton ship named James and Mary arrived at the port of Charleston, South Carolina. But its passengers, settlers from Northern Ireland, were not allowed to disembark. Charleston authorities believed that the ship was infested with smallpox and had it quarantined for 52 days.
On October 18, 1772, a 200-ton ship named James and Mary arrived at the port of Charleston, South Carolina. But its passengers, settlers from Northern Ireland, were not allowed to disembark. Charleston authorities believed that the ship was infested with smallpox and had it quarantined for 52 days.
 
A native of Laurinburg, Sanford possessed a strong commitment to excellence from an early age.
A native of Laurinburg, Sanford possessed a strong commitment to excellence from an early age.
 
Advocates for reform of the way North Carolina draws its congressional and legislative election maps are taking their arguments to audiences across North Carolina. Redistricting reformers have conducted public meetings recently in Greensboro, Fayetteville, and Charlotte, with other events...
Advocates for reform of the way North Carolina draws its congressional and legislative election maps are taking their arguments to audiences across North Carolina. Redistricting reformers have conducted public meetings recently in Greensboro, Fayetteville, and Charlotte, with other events...
 
Republicanism is a term for beliefs that have defined the American political experiment. In particular, republicanism stems from a form a government where the people are sovereign. In such a government, virtuous and autonomous citizens must exercise self-control for the common good.
Republicanism is a term for beliefs that have defined the American political experiment. In particular, republicanism stems from a form a government where the people are sovereign. In such a government, virtuous and autonomous citizens must exercise self-control for the common good.
 
It's doubtful that any of the participants in a recent legislative debate meant to offer a free advertisement for the John Locke Foundation's proposed Unlimited Savings Allowance, or USA, Consumption Tax.
It's doubtful that any of the participants in a recent legislative debate meant to offer a free advertisement for the John Locke Foundation's proposed Unlimited Savings Allowance, or USA, Consumption Tax.
 
North Carolina's film tax credits are currently slated to expire at the close of 2014. Accuracy requires use of the word "currently" to underscore the fluidity of the situation.
North Carolina's film tax credits are currently slated to expire at the close of 2014. Accuracy requires use of the word "currently" to underscore the fluidity of the situation.
 
A new Commerce Department program designed to consolidate information collected by the state on job openings and career development is expected to reduce taxpayer spending by roughly $800,000 a year compared with outlays on existing programs. But several lawmakers question whether the state...
A new Commerce Department program designed to consolidate information collected by the state on job openings and career development is expected to reduce taxpayer spending by roughly $800,000 a year compared with outlays on existing programs. But several lawmakers question whether the state...
 
The North Carolina Supreme Court has never ruled that the state constitution requires the delivery of early childhood services to all preschoolers, or even to all low-income preschoolers.
The North Carolina Supreme Court has never ruled that the state constitution requires the delivery of early childhood services to all preschoolers, or even to all low-income preschoolers.
 
North Carolina isn't the only state that plans to idle its Work First poverty program temporarily after October if the federal government shutdown continues. Other states also are moving in the same direction, officials say.
North Carolina isn't the only state that plans to idle its Work First poverty program temporarily after October if the federal government shutdown continues. Other states also are moving in the same direction, officials say.
 
In case you've been too busy with real life to keep track of the political dramas of the past two weeks, here's a brief recap.
In case you've been too busy with real life to keep track of the political dramas of the past two weeks, here's a brief recap.
 
In an August ruling, by a 5-2 vote the state's highest court made it more difficult for consumers to prove claims that they had been victimized by companies using unfair or improper business practices. The ruling stated that plaintiffs must show that they relied on false statements when they...
In an August ruling, by a 5-2 vote the state's highest court made it more difficult for consumers to prove claims that they had been victimized by companies using unfair or improper business practices. The ruling stated that plaintiffs must show that they relied on false statements when they...
 
If you said that you found the current political climate in Raleigh and Washington to be frustrating, dispiriting, and often juvenile, I'd second that emotion. But if you said it was unprecedented, I'd have to disagree  -  politely, of course!
If you said that you found the current political climate in Raleigh and Washington to be frustrating, dispiriting, and often juvenile, I'd second that emotion. But if you said it was unprecedented, I'd have to disagree  -  politely, of course!
 
By a 6-3 vote divided along racial lines, earlier this month the High Point City Council approved a resolution requesting the resignation of Mayor Bernita Sims due to reported personal financial problems.
By a 6-3 vote divided along racial lines, earlier this month the High Point City Council approved a resolution requesting the resignation of Mayor Bernita Sims due to reported personal financial problems.
 
Parents and taxpayers continue to ask questions about new Common Core standards as they are implemented in North Carolina's public schools. Five months after releasing a question-and-answer primer on Common Core, the John Locke Foundation recently released a revised, expanded version of that...
Parents and taxpayers continue to ask questions about new Common Core standards as they are implemented in North Carolina's public schools. Five months after releasing a question-and-answer primer on Common Core, the John Locke Foundation recently released a revised, expanded version of that...
 
For decades North Carolina's tax system has needed a major overhaul. A model of hodgepodge tax policy, it has featured high rates for most taxpayers and special exemptions for the few. It has penalized economic growth and discouraged job creation.
For decades North Carolina's tax system has needed a major overhaul. A model of hodgepodge tax policy, it has featured high rates for most taxpayers and special exemptions for the few. It has penalized economic growth and discouraged job creation.
 
A group of college students and other young adults - some with connections to Moral Monday protests - has formed to monitor polls, provide information to voters about election procedures and laws, and counter what they see as potential voter suppression.
A group of college students and other young adults - some with connections to Moral Monday protests - has formed to monitor polls, provide information to voters about election procedures and laws, and counter what they see as potential voter suppression.
 
You're probably heard critics of Barack Obama warn that his goal is to make America more European. Each critic probably means something different by that. I don't subscribe to conspiracy theories about the president's motives. When I say that Obama is making America more like Europe, I have a...
You're probably heard critics of Barack Obama warn that his goal is to make America more European. Each critic probably means something different by that. I don't subscribe to conspiracy theories about the president's motives. When I say that Obama is making America more like Europe, I have a...
 
As the enrollment period for Obamacare experiences a rocky start, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt says his state's "very consequential" lawsuit against the mandates in the health insurance law could lead to a fiscal nightmare in 34 states.
As the enrollment period for Obamacare experiences a rocky start, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt says his state's "very consequential" lawsuit against the mandates in the health insurance law could lead to a fiscal nightmare in 34 states.
 
Remember when debates over educational standards were "wonky" (read: boring) discussions of goals for student learning? Unfortunately, those days are long gone.
Remember when debates over educational standards were "wonky" (read: boring) discussions of goals for student learning? Unfortunately, those days are long gone.
 
Democratic legislators, teacher unions, newspaper editorialists, and other members or defenders of North Carolina's education establishment continue to be aghast at the Republican-led General Assembly's decision to phase out salary supplements for public-school teachers who obtain graduate degrees.
Democratic legislators, teacher unions, newspaper editorialists, and other members or defenders of North Carolina's education establishment continue to be aghast at the Republican-led General Assembly's decision to phase out salary supplements for public-school teachers who obtain graduate degrees.
 
Historically, North Carolina public school teachers earning a master's degree have received an automatic 10 percent salary increase. Now the Tar Heel State may have become the first in the nation to eliminate the reward for earning the additional credential.
Historically, North Carolina public school teachers earning a master's degree have received an automatic 10 percent salary increase. Now the Tar Heel State may have become the first in the nation to eliminate the reward for earning the additional credential.
 
American students test poorly in mathematics when compared to students in other developed countries. Even students in some "developing" countries post higher math scores than Americans. Dr. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and economics at Duke University, has researched the topic...
American students test poorly in mathematics when compared to students in other developed countries. Even students in some "developing" countries post higher math scores than Americans. Dr. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and economics at Duke University, has researched the topic...
 
While technical glitches on the health-insurance exchanges are getting a lot of attention, that’s not the real problem that Obamacare faces. It is fundamentally, conceptually flawed. Even if it “works,” in the sense that people navigate their way to signing up, it won’t work as originally...
While technical glitches on the health-insurance exchanges are getting a lot of attention, that’s not the real problem that Obamacare faces. It is fundamentally, conceptually flawed. Even if it “works,” in the sense that people navigate their way to signing up, it won’t work as originally...
 
Two years after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools added 45 minutes to the elementary school day systemwide, parents and teachers opposed to the longer school day increasingly have grown frustrated over a lack of progress in getting district officials to reconsider the current seven-hour day.
Two years after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools added 45 minutes to the elementary school day systemwide, parents and teachers opposed to the longer school day increasingly have grown frustrated over a lack of progress in getting district officials to reconsider the current seven-hour day.
 
Before Obamacare, before individual mandates, before exchanges, there was Medicaid. Started in 1965 under President Johnson as part of his War on Poverty, Medicaid extended health insurance coverage to low-income Americans.
Before Obamacare, before individual mandates, before exchanges, there was Medicaid. Started in 1965 under President Johnson as part of his War on Poverty, Medicaid extended health insurance coverage to low-income Americans.
 
A new state audit questions the efficiency of the N.C. Agricultural Finance Authority and suggests that the General Assembly and N.C. Department of Agriculture might want to restructure the authority's operations.
A new state audit questions the efficiency of the N.C. Agricultural Finance Authority and suggests that the General Assembly and N.C. Department of Agriculture might want to restructure the authority's operations.
 
North Carolina's highest court is about to weigh in - again - on state government's constitutional role in making sure children considered at risk of failure in school begin kindergarten with the proper tools to succeed.
North Carolina's highest court is about to weigh in - again - on state government's constitutional role in making sure children considered at risk of failure in school begin kindergarten with the proper tools to succeed.
 
No, I'm not speculating about the president's strategies for implementing his health care law or besting Congressional Republicans in budget battles. Today's topic is closer to home: the decision by Attorney General Eric Holder to file a lawsuit alleging that North Carolina's new election law...
No, I'm not speculating about the president's strategies for implementing his health care law or besting Congressional Republicans in budget battles. Today's topic is closer to home: the decision by Attorney General Eric Holder to file a lawsuit alleging that North Carolina's new election law...
 
Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday struck back at the federal government, saying the U.S. Department of Justice was "working in the fringes." McCrory, a Republican, said the state would defend the lawsuit filed by the Democratic administration of President Barack Obama against the state's new election...
Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday struck back at the federal government, saying the U.S. Department of Justice was "working in the fringes." McCrory, a Republican, said the state would defend the lawsuit filed by the Democratic administration of President Barack Obama against the state's new election...
 
The city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have approved a proposal giving Cedar Fair Entertainment, the corporate owner of the Carowinds amusement park, $922,468 in incentives over the next three years to help the park build new rides and attractions. The city council approved its $330,000...
The city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have approved a proposal giving Cedar Fair Entertainment, the corporate owner of the Carowinds amusement park, $922,468 in incentives over the next three years to help the park build new rides and attractions. The city council approved its $330,000...
 
As North Carolina and the rest of the country continue a painfully slow recovery from a painful recession, there is no more important question in public policy than how best to create sustained economic growth.
As North Carolina and the rest of the country continue a painfully slow recovery from a painful recession, there is no more important question in public policy than how best to create sustained economic growth.
 
In my continuing efforts to perfect my punditry persona of "crotchety not-so-old man," I have recently discovered a wonderful new source of material: the life and times of John Kincaid.
In my continuing efforts to perfect my punditry persona of "crotchety not-so-old man," I have recently discovered a wonderful new source of material: the life and times of John Kincaid.
 
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